Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Zonal Geranium
In German
Osage Orange
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Osage orange
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium
Care of Osage Orange and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.