Osage Orange

Silverthorn

About Osage Orange and Silverthorn

Osage Orange

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

China, Japan

Types

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-106-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

broad, flat

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Silverthorn

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

Silverthorn

In German

Osage Orange

Silverthorn

In French

Osage orange

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Silverthorn

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Silverthorn

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Silverthorn

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Rhamnales

Family

Moraceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Maclura

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Number of Species

170

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Silverthorn. Osage Orange has thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Silverthorn

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

Osage Orange and Silverthorn Physical Information

Osage Orange and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Silverthorn are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Osage Orange and Silverthorn

Care of Osage Orange and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.