Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Madagascar
Types
Maclura pomifera
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Devil's Backbone
In German
Osage Orange
Devil's Backbone
In French
Osage orange
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Osage naranja
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Osage Orange and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Osage Orange and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Osage Orange and Devils Backbone
Care of Osage Orange and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.