Scientific Name
Maclura pomifera

Common Name
Osage-orange; Hedge-apple

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; wide range of soil types - poor, wet, dry, wind, heat tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Short trunk; low, rounded, irregular crown; stiff, spiny branches
Height: 20 to 40’
Width: 20 to 40’
Leaf: 2 to 5" alternate, simple leaves; yellow green to yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Nonshowy flowers in mid summer; round 4 to 6" yellow green to yellow fruit on female trees in fall
Comments: Not recommended except for novelty and poor, infertile sites
Cultivars: White Shield
 



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