Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Maclura pomifera
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Green Beans
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
फलियां
In German
Osage Orange
Bohnen
In French
Osage orange
haricots
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Green Beans
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
feijões
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
fasola
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Spring Beans
Season and care of Osage Orange and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Spring Beans Physical Information
Osage Orange and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Spring Beans are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Spring Beans
Care of Osage Orange and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.