Hedge Apple Seeds - Fruit Plant

Hedge Apple Seeds produce Osage Orange, a fast-growing deciduous tree known for its dense, thorny branches and bright green foliage. This tree thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is commonly used for hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental plantings. Hedge Apple produces large, wrinkled green fruits in late summer and adds seasonal interest with its textured bark, dense canopy, and wildlife habitat.

Features

• Fast-growing deciduous tree growth habit

• Produces dense, thorny branches and bright green foliage

• Suitable for hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental landscapes

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Produces large, wrinkled green fruits in late summer

• Provides wildlife habitat and seasonal interest

Specifications

• Scientific name: Maclura pomifera

• Common name (US): Osage Orange

• Seed type / variety: Deciduous tree variety

• Growth habit: Upright, spreading deciduous tree

• USDA zones: 4 to 9

• Planting season: Spring

• Growing season: Spring through fall

• Sowing Season: Early spring

• Sowing season months: March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 21 to 60 days; cold stratification for 60 to 90 days recommended

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 40 to 60 feet tall; 30 to 40 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 20 to 25 feet apart