Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Honey Locust
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, 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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Black Locust Tree
In German
Overcup Oak
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Overcup Oak
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Oryza
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Black Locust
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Black Locust Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Black Locust are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Overcup Oak and Black Locust
Care of Overcup Oak and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.