Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Crested Iris
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Osage Orange
Crested Iris
In French
Osage orange
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Crested Iris
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Crested Iris
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Crested Iris
Season and care of Osage Orange and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Crested Iris Physical Information
Osage Orange and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Crested Iris are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Crested Iris
Care of Osage Orange and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.