Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
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
Rose, Burgundy
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
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
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Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Osage Orange
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Osage orange
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.