Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Canary Islands
Types
Maclura pomifera
Echium pininana
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Tree Echium
In German
Osage Orange
Baum Aciam
In French
Osage orange
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Osage naranja
árbol Aciam
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Osage Orange and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Tree Echium. Osage Orange has thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Tree Echium
Season and care of Osage Orange and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Echium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Tree Echium Physical Information
Osage Orange and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Tree Echium are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Osage Orange and Tree Echium
Care of Osage Orange and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.