Osage Orange

Hosta

About Osage Orange and Hosta

Osage Orange

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Asia

Types

Maclura pomifera

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

170

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-103-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Hosta

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

Hosta

In German

Osage Orange

Hosta

In French

Osage orange

Hosta

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Hosta

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Hosta

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Hosta

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Hosta

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Rosales

Asparagales

Family

Moraceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Maclura

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

170

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Properties of Osage Orange and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Hosta. Osage Orange has thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Hosta has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Hosta

Season and care of Osage Orange and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Osage Orange and Hosta Physical Information

Osage Orange and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Hosta are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Osage Orange and Hosta

Care of Osage Orange and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.