Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In German
Lychee
Osage Orange
In French
Lychee
Osage orange
In Spanish
Lychee
Osage naranja
In Greek
λίτσι
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
lichia
Osage laranja
In Polish
Lychee
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Lychee
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Osage Orange
Season and care of Lychee and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Osage Orange Physical Information
Lychee and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Osage Orange are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Osage Orange
Care of Lychee and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.