Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Honey Locust
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Black Locust Tree
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Hedysarum
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Black Locust season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.