Eastern Redbud

Osage Orange

About Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange

Eastern Redbud

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cercis

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

251

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

ओसेज संतरे

In German

OstRedbud

Osage Orange

In French

Redbud Orient

Osage orange

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Osage naranja

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Osage laranja

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Cercis

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Cercis

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Moreae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange

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

Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange Physical Information

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

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange

Care of Eastern Redbud and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.