Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Babylon
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Osage Orange
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Osage orange
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Osage naranja
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Osage laranja
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.