Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Light Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
  
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Spreading mass
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
  
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
  
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
  
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
  
QUERCUS alba
  
Common Name
Honeylocust
  
White Oak
  
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
  
सफेद ओक
  
In German
Honig Locust
  
weiße Eiche
  
In French
févier
  
chêne blanc
  
In Spanish
langosta de miel
  
roble blanco
  
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
  
White Oak
  
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
  
Carvalho branco
  
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
  
biały dąb
  
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
  
Quercus alba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Gleditsia
  
Quercus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Honeylocust and White Oak
Season and care of Honeylocust and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and White Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeylocust and White Oak Physical Information
Honeylocust and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and White Oak are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Honeylocust and White Oak
Care of Honeylocust and White 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.