Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of geranium
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Osage Orange
In French
Géranium zonal
Osage orange
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Osage naranja
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Osage laranja
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange
Care of Zonal Geranium and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.