Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
Maclura pomifera
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Nectarine
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
nectarine
In German
Osage Orange
Nektarine
In French
Osage orange
nectarine
In Spanish
Osage naranja
nectarina
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
nectarina
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
nektarowy
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Nectarine
Season and care of Osage Orange and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Nectarine Physical Information
Osage Orange and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Nectarine are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Nectarine
Care of Osage Orange and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.