Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Honey Locust
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
इमली का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Tamarinde
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
tamarinier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
tamarindo
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
tamarindo
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Locust and Tamarind tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Tamarind tree. Black Locust has thorns and Tamarind 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 Tamarind 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 Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Black Locust and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Black Locust and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Black Locust and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Locust and Tamarind tree
Care of Black Locust and Tamarind 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 Tamarind 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.