Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Neutral
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 ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Celosia
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Celosia
In German
Osage Orange
Celosia
In French
Osage orange
Celosia
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Celosia
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Celosia
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Celosia
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
celosia
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Celosia
Season and care of Osage Orange and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Osage Orange and Celosia Physical Information
Osage Orange and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Celosia are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Celosia
Care of Osage Orange and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.