Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
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
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Osage Orange and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Osage Orange and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Osage Orange and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Chocolate-root
Care of Osage Orange and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.