Osage Orange Tree Seeds - Fruit Plant

Osage Orange is a hardy deciduous tree known for its dense thorny growth and exceptional durability. The plant produces glossy green foliage and distinctive green fruit during the growing season. It thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and is highly valued for natural fencing, windbreaks, and erosion control. Suitable for rural landscapes, shelterbelts, and wildlife habitat planting.

Features

• Extremely hardy deciduous tree
• Dense thorny branching growth habit
• Produces distinctive ornamental fruit
• Excellent natural fencing and hedge plant
• Suitable for windbreak and erosion control
• Adapted to varied soil conditions
• Long-lived landscape tree

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Maclura pomifera
• Common Name (US): Osage Orange
• Seed Type / Variety: Hardy Hedge Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous thorny tree
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days with cold stratification required
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or clay soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established
• Mature Plant Size: 30-50 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 feet apart