Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Honey Locust
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
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
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
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
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
नीलगिरी
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Eukalyptus
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Eucalipto
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Eucalipto
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Robinieae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Myrtoideae
Properties of Black Locust and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Eucalyptus. Black Locust has thorns and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Black Locust and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Black Locust and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Black Locust and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Eucalyptus
Care of Black Locust and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.