Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
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
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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 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
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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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.