Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Osage Orange
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Osage orange
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Osage naranja
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Osage laranja
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb 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.