Species: Maclura pomifera

(mah-klur'ah pom-if'er-ah)

Maclura pomifera

Osage Orange; Boxwood

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Double O', 'Park', 'Pawhuska', 'var. inermis', 'White Shield', 'Wichita'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 20' - 40' (similar spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: irregular crown; stiff spiny branches

Ornamental Other: thrives in adverse conditions; tolerates extreme heat and drought once established; full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall; large fruit (4-6\" globes)

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplants easily; fallen fruit (female trees only) are a litter problem; roots can clog drainage tiles

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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