Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,219.00 cm
  
16
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Osage Orange
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Osage orange
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Osage naranja
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Maclura
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Moreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Marigold
Season and care of Osage Orange and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Marigold Physical Information
Osage Orange and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Marigold are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Marigold
Care of Osage Orange and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.