Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Spindle Tree
In German
Osage Orange
Spindelbaum
In French
Osage orange
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Moraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Osage Orange and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Osage Orange and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Spindle Tree
Care of Osage Orange and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.