Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
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
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
White Ash
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Fraxinus americana
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Locust and White Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and White Ash? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and White Ash. Black Locust has thorns and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and White Ash
Season and care of Black Locust and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and White Ash Physical Information
Black Locust and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Black Locust and White Ash
Care of Black Locust and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.