Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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 fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Osage Orange
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Osage orange
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Castaño chino
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Osage Orange and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.