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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe

Types

Honey Locust
Myristica fragrans

Number of Varieties

10150
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-3
7-1

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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm1,000.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,066.80 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown
Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Myristica fragrans

Common Name

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Nutmeg

In Hindi

Black Locust Tree
जायफल

In German

Schwarz Locust Tree
Muskatnuss

In French

Noir Arbre Locust
noix de muscade

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de la langosta
nuez moscada

In Greek

Μαύρο Locust Tree
μοσχοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

Árvore Locust Preto
noz-moscada

In Polish

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
gałka muszkatołowa

In Latin

Locusta arbor Niger
nutmeg

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Magnoliales

Family

Fabaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Robinia
Myristica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Robinieae
Myrteae

Subfamily

Faboideae
Myrtoideae

Number of Species

252
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Locust and Nutmeg

If you are confused whether Black Locust or Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Black Locust are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Nitrogen, whereas for Nutmeg fertilizers required are fertilize in spring and Nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Locust and Nutmeg if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Locust and Nutmeg

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Locust and Nutmeg. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Locust and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg is Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms and Thoat infection. Black Locust has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Nutmeg has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Locust vs Nutmeg

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 Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg have Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Locust has no showy fruits and Nutmeg has no showy fruits. Also Black Locust is flowering and Nutmeg is not flowering . You can compare Black Locust and Nutmeg facts and facts of other plants too.