Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Honey Locust
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
बैंगन
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Aubergine
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Aubergine
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Berenjena
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Berinjela
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Bakłażan
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Black Locust and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Eggplant. Black Locust has thorns and Eggplant doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Eggplant has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Locust and Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Eggplant
Season and care of Black Locust and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Black Locust and Eggplant Physical Information
Black Locust and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Eggplant are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Locust and Eggplant
Care of Black Locust and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.