Maclura pomifera

Maclura pomifera

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Osage Orange
Family: Moraceae

Tree with deciduous, glossy green, thick foliage. Strong thorns. Produces large green to yellow fruits of 10cm, inedible. Height of 15m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Yellow
  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Interesting plant

  • In summer
  • In autumn

Sizes

10 to 15m
5 to 10m

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park

Notable interests:

  • Bark
  • Fruit