Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
नीलगिरी
In German
Osage Orange
Eukalyptus
In French
Osage orange
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Eucalipto
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Eucalipto
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Osage Orange and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Osage Orange and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Eucalyptus
Care of Osage Orange and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.