Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CARYOTA mitis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Fishtail palm
In German
Osage Orange
Fishtail palm
In French
Osage orange
Fishtail Palm
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Fishtail palma
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Fishtail palma
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Fishtail dłoni
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
fishtail palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm. Osage Orange has thorns and Fishtail Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fishtail Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Fishtail Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm
Season and care of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fishtail Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Fishtail Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm Physical Information
Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
- Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm
Care of Osage Orange and Fishtail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.