Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Maclura pomifera
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Prunus avium
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Osage Orange
Kirschbaum
In French
Osage orange
Cerisier
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Cerezo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Osage Orange and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Osage Orange and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Osage Orange and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Cherry Tree
Care of Osage Orange and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.