Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Maclura pomifera
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Osage Orange
Lychee
In French
Osage orange
Lychee
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Lychee
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
lichia
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Lychee
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Maclura
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Lychee
Season and care of Osage Orange and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Lychee Physical Information
Osage Orange and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Lychee are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Osage Orange and Lychee
Care of Osage Orange and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.