Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Blackwort
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Blackwort
Osage Orange
In French
Blackwort
Osage orange
In Spanish
Blackwort
Osage naranja
In Greek
Blackwort
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Osage laranja
In Polish
Blackwort
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Blackwort
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Osage Orange
Season and care of Comfrey and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Osage Orange Physical Information
Comfrey and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Osage Orange are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Osage Orange
Care of Comfrey and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey 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.