Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Osage Orange
Crapemyrtle
In French
Osage orange
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Maclura
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle
Care of Osage Orange and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.