Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
jumping cholla
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
jumping cholla
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
jumping cholla
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
jumping cholla
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
jumping cholla
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Robinia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Jumping Cholla. Black Locust has thorns and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Black Locust and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
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Care of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla
Care of Black Locust and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.