Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Honey Locust
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
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
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark 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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
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
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
लाल बुरांश
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Robinia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum. Black Locust has thorns and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Black Locust and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.