Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
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
-
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Kirschbaum
Osage Orange
In French
Cerisier
Osage orange
In Spanish
Cerezo
Osage naranja
In Greek
κερασιά
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Osage laranja
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Cherry
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Osage Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Cherry Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree 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.