Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Honeylocust
Peanut
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
मूंगफली
In German
Honig Locust
Erdnuss
In French
févier
Cacahuète
In Spanish
langosta de miel
Maní
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
Amendoim
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Arachid
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Peanut
Season and care of Honeylocust and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Honeylocust and Peanut Physical Information
Honeylocust and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Peanut are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Honeylocust and Peanut
Care of Honeylocust and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.