Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Octopus tree
Osage Orange
In French
arbre Octopus
Osage orange
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Osage naranja
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Osage laranja
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
polypus ligno
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Octopus Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus 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 Octopus 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.