Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Grapefruit
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
चकोतरा
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Grapefruit
Osage Orange
In French
pamplemousse
Osage orange
In Spanish
Pomelo
Osage naranja
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Toranja
Osage laranja
In Polish
grejpfrut
Osage Pomarańczowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Osage Orange
Season and care of Grapefruit and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Osage Orange Physical Information
Grapefruit and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Osage Orange are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Osage Orange
Care of Grapefruit and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit 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.