Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Honey Locust
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
European crab apple
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
european crab apple
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Locust and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and European Crab Apple. Black Locust has thorns and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Black Locust and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Black Locust and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Black Locust and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and European Crab Apple
Care of Black Locust and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.