Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Breadfruit
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Osage Orange
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Osage orange
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Osage naranja
árbol del pan
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Breadfruit
Season and care of Osage Orange and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Breadfruit Physical Information
Osage Orange and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Breadfruit are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Breadfruit
Care of Osage Orange and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.