Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Maclura pomifera
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, 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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Trident Maple
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Osage Orange
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Osage orange
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Osage naranja
arce de Trident
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
bordo Trident
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Trident klon
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Trident Maple
Season and care of Osage Orange and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Osage Orange and Trident Maple Physical Information
Osage Orange and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Trident Maple are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Trident Maple
Care of Osage Orange and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.