Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Honey Locust
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Peanut
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Black Locust Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Cacahuète
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Maní
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Arachid
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Black Locust
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Black Locust. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Black Locust doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Black Locust
Season and care of Peanut and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Black Locust season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Black Locust Physical Information
Peanut and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Black Locust are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Peanut and Black Locust
Care of Peanut and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Peanut 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.