Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Red Buckeye
Osage Orange
In French
Red Buckeye
Osage orange
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Osage naranja
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Osage laranja
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Osage Orange
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Osage Orange Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Osage Orange are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Osage Orange
Care of Red Buckeye and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.