Product Overview
Grow your own Osage Orange tree (Maclura pomifera) with this pack of 50 fresh seeds sourced from Bois D'Arc, Missouri. This deciduous tree or large shrub reaches a height of 8 to 15 feet and is known for its distinctive yellow-green, bumpy fruits that appear in the fall. The tree produces a sticky latex when its fruit or branches are cut.
Key Features
- Includes 50 Osage Orange tree seeds
- Commonly known as Bois D'Arc tree
- Grows 8-15 feet tall with a moderate growth rate
- Produces spherical yellow-green fruits, 3-6 inches in diameter
- Sticky latex secreted when fruit is cut
- Cold hardy and tolerates a wide range of temperatures (USDA zones 4-9)
- Attractive for landscaping and provides habitat for wildlife
- Deciduous growth habit, suitable as an ornamental tree or hedge
Growing Information
- Plant seeds in well-drained soil during spring
- Prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth
- Requires regular watering initially but is drought tolerant once established
- Thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9