Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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
Feature Plant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In German
Palme
Osage Orange
In French
Paume
Osage orange
In Spanish
Palma
Osage naranja
In Greek
Παλάμη
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Palma
Osage laranja
In Polish
Palma
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Vero
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and Osage Orange
Season and care of King Palm and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Osage Orange Physical Information
King Palm and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Osage Orange are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of King Palm and Osage Orange
Care of King Palm and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer King Palm 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.