Add natural strength and beauty to your landscape with Osage Orange Tree Seeds (Maclura pomifera). This resilient, fast-growing tree is prized for its dense wood, bright green fruits, and thorny branches, making it ideal for hedgerows, windbreaks, and natural fencing.
Osage Orange trees are well-known for their exceptional durability and ability to thrive in poor soil and harsh climates. Originally native to the Midwest, they’re now valued nationwide for their versatility and low maintenance.
Perfect for homesteads, farms, or large gardens, these non-GMO seeds grow into sturdy, long-lived trees that add privacy, shade, and natural charm.
Features
- Non-GMO & Untreated: 100% natural and chemical-free.
- Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in diverse soil and climate conditions.
- Fast Growing: Ideal for creating quick natural fences or windbreaks.
- Durable Wood: Extremely hard, rot-resistant timber.
- Wildlife-Friendly: Provides shelter and nesting for birds and pollinators.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal care.
Specifications
- Common Name: Osage Orange Tree
- Scientific Name: Maclura pomifera
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
- Growth Habit: Dense, rounded crown with thorny branches
- Zones: USDA 4–9
- Season: Best planted in spring or fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth
- Soil Type: Well-draining, adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once mature
- Germination Time: 30–60 days (cold stratification recommended)
- Mature Height: 30–50 feet
- Spread: 20–40 feet
- Foliage Color: Bright green turning yellow in fall
- Fruit Description: Large, round, green fruit (inedible)
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated and untreated
- Temperature Tolerance: Withstands heat and mild frost
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts nesting birds and provides shelter
- Uses: Windbreaks, privacy screens, natural fencing, and ornamental planting
Planting Guide
- Cold stratify seeds for 30 days by storing them in moist sand in the refrigerator.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil or starter pots.
- Keep soil moist until germination begins (30–60 days).
- Transplant seedlings outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.
- Plant in full sun and space 10–15 feet apart for hedgerows or 20–30 feet for individual trees.
