Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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India, Melanesia
Types
Honey Locust
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
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
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Mango
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
आम का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Mango Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Manguier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Mangueira
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Black Locust and Mango Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Mango Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Mango Tree. Black Locust has thorns and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Mango Tree
Season and care of Black Locust and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Mango Tree Physical Information
Black Locust and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Mango Tree are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Black Locust and Mango Tree
Care of Black Locust and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.