Osage Orange

Verbena

About Osage Orange and Verbena

Osage Orange

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

America, Europe

Types

Maclura pomifera

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-103-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Verbena

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

verbena

In German

Osage Orange

Eisenkraut

In French

Osage orange

verveine

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Verbena

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

λουίζα

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

verbena

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

werbena

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Moraceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Maclura

Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1250

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Properties of Osage Orange and Verbena

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

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Verbena

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

Osage Orange and Verbena Physical Information

Osage Orange and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Verbena are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Osage Orange and Verbena

Care of Osage Orange and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.