Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Macadamia
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Macadamia
In German
Osage Orange
Macadamia
In French
Osage orange
Macadamia
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Macadamia
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Macadamia
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Macadamia
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Macadamia
Season and care of Osage Orange and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Macadamia Physical Information
Osage Orange and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Macadamia are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Osage Orange and Macadamia
Care of Osage Orange and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.