Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Pineapple Weed
In German
Osage Orange
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Osage orange
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed. Osage Orange has thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed
Care of Osage Orange and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed pruning is done 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.