Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Shrub
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
cotoneaster
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
cotoneaster
In German
Osage Orange
Zwergmispel
In French
Osage orange
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Cotoneaster
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
cotoneaster
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
irga
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Maclura
Cotoneaster
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Osage Orange and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Osage Orange and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Cotoneaster
Care of Osage Orange and Cotoneaster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.