Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
IRIS
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Iris
In German
Osage Orange
Iris
In French
Osage orange
Iris
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Iris
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Íris
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Irys
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Iris
Season and care of Osage Orange and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Iris Physical Information
Osage Orange and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Iris are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Osage Orange and Iris
Care of Osage Orange and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.