Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Maclura pomifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Hydrangea
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Hydrangea
In German
Osage Orange
Hortensie
In French
Osage orange
Hortensia
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Hortensia
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Hortênsia
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Hortensja
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Hydrangea
Season and care of Osage Orange and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Osage Orange and Hydrangea Physical Information
Osage Orange and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Hydrangea are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Hydrangea
Care of Osage Orange and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.