Maclura pomifera
Osage Orange
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Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) - Description
M. pomifera is native from Arkansas to Oklahoma and Texas. It's young branches are thornier than mature ones. It bears orange wood that is very hard. It produces glossy medium green leaves to 5 inches long. It withstands cold, heat, wind, poor soil, moderate alkalinity, and wet or dry conditions.
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) - Growth
The Osage Orange tree is a fast grower and will grow to 60 ft. Tree does well in full sun.
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) - Planting
Plant seeds as soon as they are ripe. Provide protection from cold if temperatures dip towards freezing. Take stem cuttings in summer. Provide bottom heat.
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) - Interesting facts
Maclura can produce round bumpy green baseball sized fruit. Because of the strength of the wood, it is coppiced and used as fence posts.
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) - Soil and irrigation
Once established, tree requires no water.
