Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Honey Locust
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Pot
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Traube Tomate
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
tomate uva
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
tomate uva
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
tomate uva
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Black Locust and Grape Tomato
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Grape Tomato? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Grape Tomato. Black Locust has thorns and Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Black Locust and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Black Locust and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Black Locust and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Grape Tomato
Care of Black Locust and Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.