Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean
Types
Maclura pomifera
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Osage Orange
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Osage orange
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Jacaranda
Season and care of Osage Orange and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Jacaranda Physical Information
Osage Orange and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Jacaranda are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Jacaranda
Care of Osage Orange and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.