Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Japan
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
sasanqua
In German
Osage Orange
sasanqua
In French
Osage orange
sasanqua
In Spanish
Osage naranja
sasanqua
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Sasankya
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Sasankya
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Sasanqua
Season and care of Osage Orange and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Sasanqua Physical Information
Osage Orange and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Sasanqua are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Sasanqua
Care of Osage Orange and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.