Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Rowan Tree
Osage Orange
In French
Rowan Tree
Osage orange
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Osage naranja
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Osage laranja
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Osage Orange. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Osage Orange has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Rowan Tree and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Rowan Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree 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.