Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Hortensie
Osage Orange
In French
Hortensia
Osage orange
In Spanish
Hortensia
Osage naranja
In Greek
υδραγεία
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Osage laranja
In Polish
Hortensja
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aliquam Osage
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Osage Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.