Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Black Maple
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Osage Orange
In French
Noir Érable
Osage orange
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Osage naranja
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Osage laranja
In Polish
Czarny klon
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Maple and Osage Orange
Season and care of Black Maple and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Osage Orange Physical Information
Black Maple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Osage Orange are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Osage Orange
Care of Black Maple and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple 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 Black 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.