Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Honey Locust
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Tulpenbaum
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
tulipier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Robinia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Black Locust and Tulip Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Tulip Tree. Black Locust has thorns and Tulip 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 Tulip 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 Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Black Locust and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Locust and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Black Locust and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Locust and Tulip Tree
Care of Black Locust and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.