Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Crested Iris
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Crested Iris
Osage Orange
In French
Crested Iris
Osage orange
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Osage naranja
In Greek
Crested Iris
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Osage laranja
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Aliquam Osage
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Osage Orange
Season and care of Crested Iris and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Osage Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Osage Orange Physical Information
Crested Iris and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Osage Orange are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Osage Orange
Care of Crested Iris and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.