Maclura pomifera - Wikipedia
Maclura pomifera, commonly known as the Osage orange (/ ˈoʊseɪdʒ / 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 Beautiful Bois D’Arc Tree - ~Texas Homesteader~
Apr 4, 2013 · The Bois D’arc tree has many common names including Osage Orange, horse apple, hedge apple and more. This is the tree that native Americans, especially the Osage Indians, preferred for their bows and arrows. This tree was described by French explorers as “Bois D’arc” which means bow wood.
What is Osage Orange, and is it Edible? - Deep Green …
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.
Texas A&M Forest Service - Trees of Texas - List of Trees
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) has smaller leaves with faintly-toothed margins, and no thorns. The common name, "bois d'arc" is French for "bow-wood," a reference to the use by Native Americans for bows and war clubs. This species was also widely distributed and planted to make hedgerows and livestock pens prior to the invention of barbed wire.
Bois D’arc Tree | Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council
Aug 14, 2018 · The Bois D’arc (aka: Osage Orange hedge apple, horse apple, “bodark”, monkey ball, bow-wood, yellow-wood and mock orange tree) originally had a native range of river areas in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and in the Blackland Prairies and Post Oak Savannas.
10 More Reasons Why Bois d’Arc is the Most Interesting North …
Bois d’Arc’s quirkiness may not make it ideal for our suburban landscapes, and some believe they are messy gangly eyesores. But they are an unmistakable native North Texas tree. Plus, their rich history offers fascinating insights into the Native American …
Osage Orange Tree: What You Need to Know - Rural Living Today
Oct 10, 2024 · The Osage orange was a very handy tree for Native American Indians, who used it for centuries to make bows. Osage Orange trees are also called by their French name: bois d’arc or “wood of the bow.” It wasn’t until explorers came out West that it was really discovered, though.
Bois d'Arc Tree - aka: Osage Orange | ~ Texas Homesteader
Aug 2, 2018 · The Bois D’arc tree has many common names including Osage Orange, horse apple, hedge apple and more. This is the tree that native Americans, especially the Osage Indians, preferred for their bows and arrows. This tree was described by French explorers as “Bois D’arc” which means bow wood.
16 Reasons Why the Bois d’Arc is North Texas’ Most Interesting …
Bois d’Arc is not a tree you are likely to plant in your small suburban landscape. However, it has a history and characteristics that make it truly unique among our native North Texas plant species. For the uninitiated, the tree typically is 30 – 50 feet tall and often wider than tall.
Plants of Texas Rangelands » Bois d’arc, Osage orange
Bois d'arc, also commonly named osage orange, is a small to medium-sized tree in the mulberry family growing to 60 feet tall. It is a perennial, cool-season native with white, milky sap. The deciduous leaves are simple, range from 2 to 4 inches …
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