Osage Orange
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Botanical name
Maclura pomifera
Details
A thorny tree with hard orange coloured dense wood. Good fuel wood.
Forest layer
canopy
Related
Osage Orange seeds
Common name
Bow-wood or Hedge apple
Botanical name
Maclura pomifera
Details
Native to the south-central United States, a small, deciduous tree or large shrub that can adapt to certain New Zealand conditions.
Typically grows 9-15 metres tall, with thorny branches, glossy leaves, and a milky sap that may irritate skin.
Typically grows 9-15 metres tall, with thorny branches, glossy leaves, and a milky sap that may irritate skin.
- Wood: The extremely hard, durable timber is ideal for crafting tools, fence posts, or small furniture. Historically used by Native Americans for bows, it’s valued for its strength.
- Natural Fencing: Its thorny, dense growth makes it suitable for hedge rows or livestock barriers on farms, serving as a natural alternative to wire fencing.
Perennial
Price
$4.90
20 seeds