{"product_id":"osage-orange-tree-20-heirloom-seeds-non-gmo-seeds","title":"Osage Orange Tree - 20 Heirloom Seeds - Non GMO Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the unique beauty and rich history of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsage Orange Tree (Maclura pomifera)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardy native North American tree prized for its distinctive hedge apples, exceptional wood strength, and adaptability. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehedge apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorse apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebodark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebow wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this fast-growing deciduous tree makes an excellent choice for wildlife plantings, windbreaks, natural privacy screens, and ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Osage Orange trees typically grow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–50 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a broad, rounded canopy. Their thick, deeply furrowed bark and glossy dark green leaves create an attractive landscape tree that transforms into brilliant shades of yellow in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the tree's most recognizable features is its large, bright green fruit, commonly called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehedge apples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsage oranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These unique fruits measure approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and have a distinctive wrinkled, textured surface. Although they resemble citrus, they are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot edible oranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are generally not consumed by people due to their bitter taste and milky sap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsage Orange trees are valued for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional drought tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ability to thrive in a wide range of growing conditions. They perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a dependable choice for both rural and urban landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, the incredibly dense and durable wood was highly prized by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsage Nation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other Native American tribes for crafting superior hunting bows, earning the tree the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bow Wood.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Today, its naturally rot-resistant wood is still sought after for long-lasting fence posts, woodworking projects, and specialty lumber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring late spring, Osage Orange trees produce small, greenish-yellow flowers. This species is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edioecious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emale and female flowers grow on separate trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and only female trees produce the famous hedge apple fruit when pollinated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaclura pomifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, Bow Wood, Bodark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–50 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're looking to grow a unique native tree, establish a living hedge, attract wildlife, or enjoy one of America's most fascinating trees, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an outstanding addition to your landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"South Mountain Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47410315591851,"sku":"sku-49226735943960","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/Osageorange.png?v=1788704167","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreeksupply.com\/products\/osage-orange-tree-20-heirloom-seeds-non-gmo-seeds","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}