Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Honey Locust
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Pineapple
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
अनानास
Black Locust Tree
In German
Ananas
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Ananas
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Piña
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Ανανάς
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Ananas
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Black Locust
Season and care of Pineapple and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Black Locust season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Black Locust Physical Information
Pineapple and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Black Locust are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Pineapple and Black Locust
Care of Pineapple and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.