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| Identification |
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Genus
Maclura
Species
pomifera
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
osage orange
hedge apple
bois d'arc
horse apple
bow-wood
Family
MORACEAE
Specimen number
S13883
Data source
Allergy p265;ColorNat p22;DyePl p27;DyeFib p97
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The oil of Maclura pomifera as well as the bark and the roots and the wood has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Osage orange (also known as bow-wood, hedge apple or horse apple) including bright yellow, yellow, gold, light yellow and tan. Maclura pomifera is known as bois d'arc in French.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Apr 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. April to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Oil
Bark
Roots
Wood
Dye color
bright yellow,yellow,gold,light yellow,tan
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Maclura pomifera is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Ozark Mountains. Osage orange (in some places called bow-wood, hedge apple or horse apple) may have originated from Texas, Arkansas and New England.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Maclura pomifera is a woody perennial.
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