Apr 1, 2021 · Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as Bois d’ arc, Hedge Apple or Horse Apple, is a member of the Moraceae family, to which figs, mulberries, breadfruit and jackfruit also belong, and is native to the south-central United States.

Maclura pomifera, commonly known as the Osage orange (/ ˈ oʊ s eɪ dʒ / OH-sayj), is a small deciduous tree or large shrub, native to the south-central United States. It typically grows about 8 to 15 metres (30–50 ft) tall.

The Osage orange tree is known for its large green, inedible fruits. Find out more about the history and characteristics of this tree.

Oct 10, 2024 · The Osage orange fruit is the size of a large orange or grapefruit, and it has a warty-looking surface. It is green in color, though, not yellow or orange, and the surface is covered with coarse hair. So, what is this hedge, and why would anyone want to plant it?

Jan 2, 2025 · Osage orange, thorny tree or shrub native to the south-central United States, the only species of its genus in the family Moraceae. The plant is often trained as a hedge or planted as a windbreak. The large wrinkled fruit contains a …

Sep 2, 2021 · Osage orange Maclura pomifera, is nutrient dense herb support for sore eyes, promote heart function, protect from harmful organism, support overall health and boosts immune system

Sep 28, 2024 · Osage orange also known as the hedge apple or horse apple is a very unusual fruit that grows in the central United States. Its bumpy bright green skin certainly makes it stand out, though certainly not part of any normal human diet.

Nov 11, 2022 · A medium-sized tree adorned with large, round, chartreuse colored fruit can be easily identified as Maclura pomifera, or Osage orange. Although ordinary in appearance for most of the year, and not often planted today, this species has an extraordinary tale to tell.

Sep 2, 2024 · The osage-orange (Maclura pomifera) is prized across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9 for its dense canopy, attractive foliage and bark, strong wood and unique fruits. When fully grown, an Osage Orange tree can reach heights of about 26 to 49 feet.

Osage orange is easy to plant and establish from seed. Fruit should be collected in the fall and allowed to naturally decay for several months. Seeds can be extracted from the fruit by maceration in water and floating or screening off the pulp. Osage orange averages about 200 to 300 seeds per fruit. Cleaned seed per pound averages about 14,000.