Osage Orange

Pecan

About Osage Orange and Pecan

Osage Orange

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Maclura pomifera

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-105-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

पेकॉन

In German

Osage Orange

Pekannuss

In French

Osage orange

Pacanier

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Pecan

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Juglandales

Family

Moraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Maclura

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Pecan. Osage Orange has thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Osage Orange and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Pecan

Season and care of Osage Orange and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Osage Orange and Pecan Physical Information

Osage Orange and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Pecan are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Osage Orange and Pecan

Care of Osage Orange and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.