Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Maclura pomifera
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ACER negundo
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Boxelder tree
In German
Osage Orange
Boxelder Baum
In French
Osage orange
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Osage naranja
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Boxelder
Season and care of Osage Orange and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Boxelder Physical Information
Osage Orange and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Boxelder are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Osage Orange and Boxelder
Care of Osage Orange and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.