Hedge apple is just one of the names for these trees. You might have heard them called horse apples, bois d’arc, monkey brains, monkey ball, yellow-wood, mock orange or Osage orange.

The popularity of hedge tree field barriers spawned the formation of a number of hedge nurseries in the mid-1800s and created a booming market for the seeds. In the 1860s, the price for Osage ...

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By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: I'm interested in planting an edible, fruit-bearing hedge. Would blueberries make for a thick hedge that can be easily maintained? I want something different ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit.Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a large South American shrub or small tree that produces a crop this time of year and makes a wonderful hedge.

Some fruit trees do not require cross-pollination to reliably produce fruit. These are called self-fruitful or self-pollinating plants, and they will produce well even if only one is planted.

For those living in the warmest U.S. climates, this shrub not only offers privacy, but it also attracts and supports local wildlife, including birds.

These trees are probably most noticeable at this time of year due to the large bright green fruit — called “hedge apples” or “Osage oranges” — that appear on the trees in late summer ...

Yes, hedge apples are still around. However, hedge apple is just one name for these trees. They are also known as horse apple, bois d’arc, monkey ball, monkey brains, yellow-wood, mock orange ...