Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Honey Locust
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
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
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
White Willow
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
White Willow
Black Locust Tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Le saule blanc
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
wierzba biała
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Populus alba
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Black Locust
Season and care of White Willow and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Black Locust season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Black Locust Physical Information
White Willow and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Black Locust are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of White Willow and Black Locust
Care of White Willow and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 White Willow 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.