Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
it is a type of blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Honeylocust
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Honig Locust
japanische Blaubeere
In French
févier
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
langosta de miel
arándanos japonés
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
blueberry japonês
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Japoński borówki
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Gleditsia
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Japanese Blueberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.