Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Honey Locust
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
False Indigo
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
इंडिगो
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
falsches Indigo
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
false Indigo
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
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 False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and False Indigo. Black Locust has thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and False Indigo
Season and care of Black Locust and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and False Indigo Physical Information
Black Locust and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and False Indigo are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Black Locust and False Indigo
Care of Black Locust and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.