Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Maclura pomifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Hydrangea
In German
Osage Orange
Hortensie
In French
Osage orange
Hortensia
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Hortensia
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Hortênsia
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Hortensja
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Chaco
Season and care of Osage Orange and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Chaco Physical Information
Osage Orange and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Chaco are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Chaco
Care of Osage Orange and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.