Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Chionodoxa
Osage Orange
In French
Chionodoxa
Osage orange
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Osage naranja
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Osage laranja
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Osage Orange
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Osage Orange Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Osage Orange are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Osage Orange
Care of Chionodoxa and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.