Maclura tricuspidata
Cudrang
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Cudrang (Maclura tricuspidata) - Description
Maclura tricuspidata is a tree native to East Asia, occasionally grown for its fruit, somewhat similar to that of the related mulberry (Morus spp.). It is also known by common names including cudrang, mandarin melon berry, silkworm thorn, zhe or che (Chinese: 柘; pinyin: zhè), and Chinese mulberry (but not to be confused with Morus australis also known by that name). It grows up to 6 m high. The Tanzhe Temple west of Beijing, China is named for this tree.
Cudrang (Maclura tricuspidata) - Growth
The Osage Orange tree is a fast grower and will grow to 60 ft. Tree does well in full sun.
Cudrang (Maclura tricuspidata) - 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.
Cudrang (Maclura tricuspidata) - 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.
Cudrang (Maclura tricuspidata) - Soil and irrigation
Once established, tree requires no water.
