Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROTEA
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Protea plant
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Protea Pflanze
Osage Orange
In French
usine de Protea
Osage orange
In Spanish
planta de protea
Osage naranja
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Osage laranja
In Polish
Protea roślin
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Protea herba
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Protea and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Protea and Osage Orange. Protea doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like and Osage Orange 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 Protea and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Osage Orange
Season and care of Protea and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Osage Orange season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Osage Orange Physical Information
Protea and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Osage Orange are as follows:
Care of Protea and Osage Orange
Care of Protea and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Protea 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.