Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
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Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
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Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Ninebark
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Ninebark
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Ninebark
Osage Orange
In French
Physocarpe
Osage orange
In Spanish
ninebark
Osage naranja
In Greek
ninebark
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
ninebark
Osage laranja
In Polish
Ninebark
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Ninebark
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Physocarpus
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Osage Orange
Season and care of Ninebark and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Osage Orange season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Osage Orange Physical Information
Ninebark and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Osage Orange are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Osage Orange
Care of Ninebark and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.