Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Osage Orange
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Osage orange
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Osage naranja
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Osage laranja
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange
Care of Big leaf Maple and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.