Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Maclura pomifera
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
False Indigo
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
इंडिगो
In German
Osage Orange
falsches Indigo
In French
Osage orange
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
false Indigo
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and False Indigo
Season and care of Osage Orange and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and False Indigo Physical Information
Osage Orange and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and False Indigo are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Osage Orange and False Indigo
Care of Osage Orange and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.