Osage Orange
The Osage Orange, also called Bowwood, is a thorny tree native to the United States. Most commonly, when planted, this tree is treated as a hedge as it grows densely and provides good screening. The Osage Orange has simple orange leaves and its large yellow-green wrinkled fruit contains a milky sap that can produce dermatitis in humans.
Scientific Name: Maclura pomifera
Tree Type: Native
Soil Type: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Good For: Fruit, Privacy, Shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Preference: Full, Partial
Height: 35-60 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9





