Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Not Available
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Eukalyptus
Osage Orange
In French
Eucalyptus
Osage orange
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Osage naranja
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Osage laranja
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Osage Orange. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Osage Orange season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Osage Orange Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange
Care of Eucalyptus and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus 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.