Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Honey Locust
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Immunity
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
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Plumcot
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Plumcot
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
plumcot
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
plumcot
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
plumcot
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Plumcot
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Locust and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Plumcot. Black Locust has thorns and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Plumcot
Season and care of Black Locust and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Plumcot Physical Information
Black Locust and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Black Locust and Plumcot
Care of Black Locust and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.