Hosta

Osage Orange

About Hosta and Osage Orange

Hosta

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Asia

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

701

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

10-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Hosta

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

Hosta

ओसेज संतरे

In German

Hosta

Osage Orange

In French

Hosta

Osage orange

In Spanish

Hosta

Osage naranja

In Greek

Hosta

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Hosta

Osage laranja

In Polish

Hosta

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

strone

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rosales

Family

Liliaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Hosta

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Osage Orange

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Osage Orange

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

Hosta and Osage Orange Physical Information

Hosta and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Osage Orange are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Osage Orange

Care of Hosta and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.