Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Honey Locust
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-9
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm
  
27
Minimum Width
1,066.80 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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 Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
  
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
  
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Robinia
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Black Locust and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Sugar Apple. Black Locust has thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Black Locust and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Black Locust and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Locust and Sugar Apple
Care of Black Locust and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.