Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Northern Seehafer
Osage Orange
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Osage orange
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Osage naranja
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Osage laranja
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Moreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.