Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Maclura pomifera
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Crocus
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Crocus
In German
Osage Orange
Krokus
In French
Osage orange
Crocus
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Azafrán
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Açafrão
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Krokus
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Crocus
Season and care of Osage Orange and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Osage Orange and Crocus Physical Information
Osage Orange and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Crocus are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Crocus
Care of Osage Orange and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.