Maclura pomifera
Size
40'
Height -
Width -
60'
Plant Type
Shade Tree
Close up view
Full plant view
BLOOMING
MONTHS
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Save Water
Low
More Color
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Other common names
Osage Orange, Hedgeapple, Horseapple
Attract Wildlife
Birds, squirrels, other mammals
Reduce Maintenance
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Texas Tough
Interesting Facts
Deciduous. Wood is unusually hard; will easily break a chainsaw. Native Americans used the wood for bows, and tannins in the bark to tan leather. Fruit is loved by squirrels, although they spread seeds.