Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Europe
Types
Maclura pomifera
Iris
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Dwarf Iris
In German
Osage Orange
Zwergiris
In French
Osage orange
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Enano Iris
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris
Care of Osage Orange and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf 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 Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.