Osage orange
Plant
Maclura pomifera, commonly known as the Osage orange, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub, native to the south-central United States. It typically grows about 8 to 15 metres tall. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Maclura pomifera
Family: Moraceae
Nickname: Hedge apple
Genus: Maclura
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Rosales
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Jul 5, 2023 · In the Midwest, the Osage orange is often called hedge apple. Osage orange wood is very durable and is still used for making fence posts. If ...