Tabebuia

Osage Orange

About Tabebuia and Osage Orange

Tabebuia

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

251

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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest edges

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-124-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS billbergii

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Guayacán, Tabebuia

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

Tabebuia

ओसेज संतरे

In German

Tabebuia

Osage Orange

In French

Tabebuia

Osage orange

In Spanish

Tabebuia

Osage naranja

In Greek

Tabebuia

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Tabebuia

Osage laranja

In Polish

Tabebuia

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Tabebuia

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Rosales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Tabebuia

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Number of Species

671

1 27800

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Properties of Tabebuia and Osage Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Osage Orange. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tabebuia and Osage Orange

Season and care of Tabebuia and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tabebuia and Osage Orange Physical Information

Tabebuia and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Osage Orange are as follows:

Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of Tabebuia and Osage Orange

Care of Tabebuia and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.