Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Mango
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Mango Baum
Osage Orange
In French
Manguier
Osage orange
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Osage naranja
In Greek
Mango Tree
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Osage laranja
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Mango ligno
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Mango Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Mango Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Mango Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.