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Hedge apples: Benefits and uses of the Osage orange
The hedge apple, also known as Osage orange or mock orange, is the distinctive fruit of the Osage orange tree (Maclura pomifera). These large, green, wrinkled spheres have long been a source of ...
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How to grow hedge apple trees – the native species with otherworldly fruits
The hedge apple tree, also known as the Osage orange, is a native tree growing in the south of the United States. Native to ...
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Dwarf fruit trees may be a good option for smaller yards
If you love fresh fruit but don't have much space, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in today’s compact ...
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Osage Orange Hedge Row Tree & Historical Significance
The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known as “hedge apples,” that are green to yellow-green and about 4-6 inches in diameter. Its bark is deeply ridged and orangish-brown ...