Maclura pomifera

The softball-sized fruits of the Osage orange may have evolved to be eaten by extinct megafauna, and their wood is ideal for making archery bows and warm fires.

In October and November, apple-green, grapefruit-size fruits of female Osage orange trees (Maclura pomifera, Zones 4–9) fall from their canopies and hit the ground with a hearty thump. This North American native species is part of the mulberry family and has a long history of use throughout the Midwest for its wood, and more recently, for its extreme tolerance to urban conditions. It’s worth considering the next time you are planning to plant a large landscape tree.

Maclura pomifera is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to December. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for…

Narancseper - Maclura pomifera

Osage orange Maclura pomifera, is nutrient dense herb support for sore eyes, promote heart function, protect from harmful organism, support overall health and boosts immune system

This past weekend I wandered through Guelph’s Arboretum and found the strangest fruit. After some digging online, I found out this comes from a Maclura pomifera tree and is commonly knows as …

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Say hello to minimalist skin care with maximum results. Pomifera oil is an anti-aging botanical oil and a potent source of antioxidants, omega-6, and other bioactives. It's cold-press isolated from the seeds of the Maclura pomifera fruit and combined with plant oils to create everyday essentials for visibly healthy, glowing skin.

Add something special to your garden or project with this multi-stemmed Maclura pomifera. It’s not just its structure that impresses; in late summer, the tree is adorned with striking fruits that catch the eye. --- -- - #GardenDesign #MacluraPomifera #TreeCare #Horticulture #GreenLiving #PlantingDesign #GreenSpaces #LandscapeIdeas #TreeInspiration #OutdoorLiving

Osage orange or hedge apple. Plant these around your property if you need an impenetrable fence.