Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Cold Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Trident Maple
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Osage Orange
In French
Trident Maple
Osage orange
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Osage naranja
In Greek
Trident Maple
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Osage laranja
In Polish
Trident klon
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Trident Maple
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Osage Orange
Season and care of Trident Maple and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Osage Orange Physical Information
Trident Maple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Osage Orange are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Osage Orange
Care of Trident Maple and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.