Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Maclura pomifera
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Red Buckeye
In German
Osage Orange
Red Buckeye
In French
Osage orange
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Osage naranja
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Osage Orange and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Osage Orange and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Red Buckeye
Care of Osage Orange and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.