Maclura pomifera

Osage Orange, Bois D'Arc

Family: Moraceae Mulberry


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America