Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Maclura pomifera
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Black Maple
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Black Maple Tree
In German
Osage Orange
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Osage orange
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Czarny klon
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Black Maple
Season and care of Osage Orange and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Black Maple Physical Information
Osage Orange and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Black Maple are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Black Maple
Care of Osage Orange and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.