Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Black Locust Tree
In German
Tabernaemontana
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Tabernaemontana
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Robinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Black Locust
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Black Locust Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 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 Crape Jasmine and Black Locust are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Crape Jasmine and Black Locust
Care of Crape Jasmine and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Crape Jasmine 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.