Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Laburnum
In German
Osage Orange
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Osage orange
Laburnum
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Laburnum
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Laburnum
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Złotokap
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Osage Orange and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.