Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Cold Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
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2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
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
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Osage Orange
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Osage orange
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
Osage naranja
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Osage laranja
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Osage Orange. Black Raspberry has thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Osage Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Osage Orange Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange
Care of Black Raspberry and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Raspberry 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.