Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
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
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Honeylocust
Cork Oak
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Honig Locust
Kork Eiche
In French
févier
Cork Oak
In Spanish
langosta de miel
alcornoque
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
sobreiro
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Cork Oak
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Mirinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Corn Oak
Season and care of Honeylocust and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Corn Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeylocust and Corn Oak Physical Information
Honeylocust and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Corn Oak are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Honeylocust and Corn Oak
Care of Honeylocust and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.