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Black Locust
Black Locust

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Succulent

Origin

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Southern Africa

Types

Honey Locust
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1030
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-3
10-1

Sunset Zone

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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm250.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,066.80 cm121.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Purple, Brown
Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Black Locust Tree
Elephant Bush

In German

Schwarz Locust Tree
Elephant Bush

In French

Noir Arbre Locust
Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de la langosta
elefante Bush

In Greek

Μαύρο Locust Tree
ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Árvore Locust Preto
elefante de Bush

In Polish

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Elephant Bush

In Latin

Locusta arbor Niger
bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae
Portulacaceae

Genus

Robinia
Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Robinieae
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Subfamily

Faboideae
Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

251
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Locust and Elephant Bush

If you are confused whether Black Locust or Elephant Bush are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Black Locust and Elephant Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Black Locust are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Nitrogen, whereas for Elephant Bush fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Locust and Elephant Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Locust and Elephant Bush

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Locust and Elephant Bush. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Locust and Elephant Bush as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Black Locust is Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative and Tonic whereas of Elephant Bush is Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation and Sore throat. Black Locust has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Elephant Bush has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Locust vs Elephant Bush

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Black Locust vs Elephant Bush and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Black Locust are Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness whereas of Elephant Bush have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Locust has no showy fruits and Elephant Bush has no showy fruits. Also Black Locust is flowering and Elephant Bush is not flowering . You can compare Black Locust and Elephant Bush facts and facts of other plants too.