Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Peppertree
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Peppertree
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Peppertree
Osage Orange
In French
Peppertree
Osage orange
In Spanish
peppertree
Osage naranja
In Greek
Peppertree
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Osage laranja
In Polish
Peppertree
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Peppertree
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Peppertree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Peppertree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Osage Orange
Care of Peppertree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.