Osage Orange

Eastern Redbud

About Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud

Osage Orange

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Maclura pomifera

Cercis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

Eastern Redbud

In German

Osage Orange

OstRedbud

In French

Osage orange

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Moraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Maclura

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

110

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud. Osage Orange has thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud

Care of Osage Orange and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.