Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
-
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Hortensie
Osage Orange
In French
Hortensia
Osage orange
In Spanish
Hortensia
Osage naranja
In Greek
υδραγεία
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Osage laranja
In Polish
Hortensja
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Osage Orange. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Osage Orange
Season and care of Hydrangea and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Osage Orange season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Osage Orange Physical Information
Hydrangea and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Osage Orange are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Osage Orange
Care of Hydrangea and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea 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.