Osage Orange

Catmint

About Osage Orange and Catmint

Osage Orange

Catmint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Turkey, Iran, Western Asia

Types

Maclura pomifera

Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint

Number of Varieties

1600

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A3, 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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm40.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

NEPETA mussinii

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Catmint

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

कटमींट

In German

Osage Orange

Katzenminze

In French

Osage orange

Catmint

In Spanish

Osage naranja

catmint

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

catmint

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

nêveda

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

catmint

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

nepetae mixtam

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Moraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Maclura

Nepeta

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Moreae

Nepeteae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Catmint

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Catmint? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Catmint. Osage Orange has thorns and Catmint doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Catmint 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 Catmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Catmint

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

Osage Orange and Catmint Physical Information

Osage Orange and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Catmint are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Osage Orange and Catmint

Care of Osage Orange and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.