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 …

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 …

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 …

Osage orange is a pioneering species forever invading exposed mineral soils, particularly over grazed pastures and abandoned crop fields. It can be a locally dominant tree species in those …

Feb 15, 2021 · The Osage orange tree (Maclura pomifera) is no kin to the citrus, but the fruit has a faint orangey fragrance strong enough to result in the common name. Its odd shape and …

Mar 15, 2025 · Osage orange, (Maclura pomifera), thorny tree or shrub native to the south-central United States, the only species of its genus in the family Moraceae. The Osage orange is often …

Mar 18, 2025 · Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is identifiable by its simple, glossy, ovate leaves, typically 2-5 inches long, which turn yellow in fall. The tree produces large, round, …

Osage orange trees are not only gaining popularity as ornamental trees but also for their wood, which is prized for its strength & durability. Today we use Osage Orange tree wood to make …

5 days ago · These Osage Orange trees grow very fast – the shoots from a single year can grow up to three to six feet long. I planted many of the Osage trees at the farm several years ago …

Osage orange is a pioneering species forever invading exposed mineral soils, particularly overgrazed pastures and abandoned crop fields. Other tree species frequently found in these …