Maclura pomifera

Vernacular name: 
Osage Orange
Famille: 
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

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Leaf color

  • Yellow
  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Size

10 to 15m
5 to 10m

Ornamental interest

  • Bark
  • Fruit

Notable plant

  • In summer
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park

GENERAL DESCRIPTION