Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
SALIX alba
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
White Willow
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
White Willow
In German
Osage Orange
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Osage orange
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
wierzba biała
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and White Willow
Season and care of Osage Orange and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and White Willow Physical Information
Osage Orange and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and White Willow are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and White Willow
Care of Osage Orange and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.