I own 13 acres in Central Missouri and I probably have 30 or more hedge trees on my land. I would gladly give some away. There are some good and some bad about the tree. They make great fence posts and especially corner posts (I have seen some used up to 2' across) and they last for years. It is true they do burn very warm but you also have to be careful about that they can also burn so hot they can eat up a stove and the tree itself has thorns that, if you prick yourself, I can tell you from experience, that area is going to sting for a while. They do make great shade trees though. I have noticed in the past that the older trees (mine) have started growing less and less of the "hedge apples" and the darnest thing the cows starting eating them. Anyhow, I hope this was maybe informative to somebody.

- Dave

     We have hedgeapples on our family farm. My husband will pick them every year for our interior and exterior of the house. I place them on plastic planter dishes for the inside for when they "sapp" it will help keep it from the floor. I was very interested to know if they were toxic. We have a toddler girl and a housecat, after reading the articles I am reassured they are not presummed to be toxic. Thanks for your website!! Go Huskers!!

- Erin