Osage Orange Seedling - 6- 9 Inches (3 Trees)

Description: Osage Orange (Bowwood, Hedge-Apple, Horse Apple) (Monkey Ball, Yellow Wood) Botanical Name: Maclura pomifera This listing is for one (1) Osage Orange tree that ranges in size between 6 and 9 inches in height. The tree you will receive will be between these ranges of size as there will be slight differences from the photos in the listing as no two plants are the same We do not ship with pots they allow for too much soil moisture evaporation. It will be wrapped in recycled plastic & securely adhered to the package wall for the safest shipping method possible. PLEASE BE ADVISED: From October to March, we ship these plants in their dormant state. This means they will have no leaves. The stem(s) will bud for this coming spring's growth We are located in The Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania and temperatures can differ drastically around the country. Please contact us with any questions on planting and shipping time! Shipping begins September 21, 2023. Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Rosales Family: Moraceae Genus: Maclura Species: M. pomifera This tree is native to a small region of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas and is now widely naturalized in the United States and Ontario, Canada. General Description: A medium-sized, spiny, deciduous tree – also commonly grown as a hedgerow shrub. Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9 Maintenance: High – regular pruning will keep it in bounds. Mature Height: 40 to 65 feet Mature Width: 20 to 60 feet Plant Details: Growth Habit: Rounded form, suckers readily – offering a fuller hedgerow – rapid growth rate. Leaf Structure: Alternately arranged, simple, ovate, dark green, shiny topside with paler green undersides, thick with milky sap. Autumn color is bright yellow. Stem Structure: Bright green when young, then turns light brown tinged with orange. Bark Structure: Dark and deeply furrowed and scaly. The actual wood is bright orange-yellow with paler yellow sapwood. Wood is heavy, hard, strong yet flexible – capable of receiving a fine polish and very durable in contact with the ground, making it a great fencepost. Soil Preference: Sand, Clay, Peat Watering Preference: Light to Medium Sunlight Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Time: June Bloom Color: Green, insignificant on both male and female plants, as osage orange are dioecious. Fruit Production: Yes, inedible grapefruit-sized fruits on female trees 4 to 5 inches in diameter. They have a rough, wrinkled looking surface. Nut Production: N/A Main Use of Plant: Indoor: Not recommended, as they are a better outdoor specimen. Outdoor: Wind break, hedge, shade tree. Winterization Methods: Do any pruning in the winter while dormant, making it an easier task. Fun Fact: Native Americans used the wood for their bows because of its flexibility and durability. General Notes: The wood was also used for tool handles and fence posts. The genus Maclura honors American geologist William Maclure. The seeds are eaten by squirrels. We grow everything organically with a beneficial insect program. We do not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. We use a preventive program for pests with the use of Ladybugs, Green Lacewings, Praying Mantis, and Predatory Mites to battle soft bodied bugs and Nematodes in the soil to combat any soil dwelling pests. Soil pH level guide: Acid to Neutral to Alkaline. Acidic soil has a pH of 1 to 6.5. Neutral soil has a pH of 6.6 to 7.3. Alkaline soil has a pH of 7.4 to 14. If you do not know your garden's pH level, please go out and buy a cheap soil pH testing kit which can be found in any hardware store, typically under $5.00. IMPORTANT SHIPPING ! Trees will not ship until they go dormant, shipping begins September 21,2023. We offer the shipping service of: USPS Priority Mail - a 2 to 5 day delivery service -- this has insurance coverage. PA Nursery I.D : 00A0QK (Forsaken Roots LLC)

Price: 14.5 USD

Location: Acme, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-21T17:42:46.000Z

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