Osage Orange

Arbutus

About Osage Orange and Arbutus

Osage Orange

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

112

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Arbutus

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

सदाबहार

In German

Osage Orange

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Osage orange

arbousier

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Arbitus

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

árbuto

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

mącznik

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Moraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Maclura

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Arbutus. Osage Orange has thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Arbutus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Osage Orange and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Arbutus

Season and care of Osage Orange and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Osage Orange and Arbutus Physical Information

Osage Orange and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Arbutus are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Osage Orange and Arbutus

Care of Osage Orange and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.