Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Honey Locust
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Quercus
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Quercus
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Quercus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Quercus
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Quercus
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Quercus
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Quercus
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Locust and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Water Oak. Black Locust has thorns and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Water Oak
Season and care of Black Locust and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Locust and Water Oak Physical Information
Black Locust and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Water Oak are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Black Locust and Water Oak
Care of Black Locust and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.