Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Candytuft
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Candytuft
In German
Osage Orange
Schleifenblume
In French
Osage orange
candytuft
In Spanish
Osage naranja
candytuft
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
candytuft
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
ibero
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
candytuft
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Candytuft
Season and care of Osage Orange and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Candytuft Physical Information
Osage Orange and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Candytuft are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Candytuft
Care of Osage Orange and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.