China Aster

Osage Orange

About China Aster and Osage Orange

China Aster

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

China

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

351

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

China Aster

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

ओसेज संतरे

In German

China Aster

Osage Orange

In French

Chine Aster

Osage orange

In Spanish

aster de China

Osage naranja

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

China Aster

Osage laranja

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Rosales

Family

Asteraceae

Moraceae

Genus

Callistephus

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Moreae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

151

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Osage Orange

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Osage Orange. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 China Aster and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Osage Orange

Season and care of China Aster and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Aster and Osage Orange Physical Information

China Aster and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Osage Orange are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of China Aster and Osage Orange

Care of China Aster and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.