Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
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
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Osage Orange
Fireglow Maple
In French
Osage orange
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple
Care of Osage Orange and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.