Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Honey Locust
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Hortensie
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Black Locust and Silver Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Silver Thyme? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Silver Thyme. Black Locust has thorns and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Black Locust and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Black Locust and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Silver Thyme
Care of Black Locust and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.