Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
  
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
  
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Late Autumn, Late Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
  
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Asthma, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
  
Restores Hair Colour
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
  
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
  
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
  
Ligustrum vulgare
  
Common Name
Honeylocust
  
Privet
  
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
  
Privet
  
In German
Honig Locust
  
Liguster
  
In French
févier
  
Troène
  
In Spanish
langosta de miel
  
Ligustrum
  
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
  
αγριομύρτια
  
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
  
Ligustrum
  
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
  
ligustr
  
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
  
privet
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Oleaceae
  
Genus
Gleditsia
  
Ligustrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Oleeae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Privet
Season and care of Honeylocust and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Privet season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeylocust and Privet Physical Information
Honeylocust and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Privet are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Honeylocust and Privet
Care of Honeylocust and Privet 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 Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.