Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002000
11/12/99
Maclura pomifera--Osage Orange
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 30 ft Spread: 30 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Fruit: Green
Comments: This very tolerant tree is suited for use on
difficult sites. The dense growth and thorny stems make
Osage Orange a suitable choice as a barrier plant. The
unusual and large fruit (Vis. 1) are greenish-yellow, have
fleshy interiors (Vis. 2) and can be 6 inches in diameter.
The fruits add interest and are sometimes used in crafts but
they become a litter problem when they fall in autumn. The
bark (Vis. 3) of mature plants is deeply fissured. The
plant is native to North America.
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