HedgeappleFruit.com - Biggest Hedgeapple Tree
The focal point of the grounds at Red Hill is the largest and oldest Osage Orange Tree in America. It has a span of ninety feet and stands fifty-four feet high.
Estimated to be 350 to 400 years old, the tree is listed in the American Forestry Hall of Fame, is a Virginia State Champion, and is a National Champion.
Named after the Osage Indians who used the wood for bows, the Osage Orange produces large, green inedible fruit, commonly called "mock oranges" or hedge apples."
Recent Guestbook Entries
I recently discovered a few of these trees on my new-ish property. I had horses colicking way too much and found that they are very addicted to these oranges and must just not know when to stop eating them. After too many vet bills i have decided the trees must go. One of them is very old and one of my favorite trees but i cannot afford another sick horse. This old tree has dropped 100's of oranges this year!!! I found another tree that is only dropping a few...a much younger tree i guess and another that appears to have no fruit at all. if i knew how to tell the male from female trees i would NOT cut down the one that is not fruiting this year.
- Nancy E
Funny story. I live in South Jersey and I hunt in a Wildlife Management Area in Port Republic and I pass two of these trees for years and always wondered what the heck these were until a coworker of mins saw one in the back of my truck. Then I found your website. Very interesting! I wonder if it's ability to repel things will work on my sisters moloccan cockatoo.
- Arthur R. Wells Jr.
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Bernard
State: NJ
Years used: 1
How many used: 12
Obtained: Other
Places where used: One of my daugthers supplied them after complainong to her about spiders in the house. Inside-living room dining room and 2 bedrooms.
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Not Sure
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: One Year
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: I'm not absolutely certain when the hedgeapples took affect. However, I have not had spders in the house for at least 8 months. They are now just starting to reappear.I tried getting the hedgeapples locally but couldn't find them. I also did not know the name of the fruit. My daughter had no idea as to what she had bought.I finally just recently found out what I was actully looking for. Until that time, I could only describe them.I then finally tried the internet and found your firm. Thank you..
Did They Work: Yes
Name: C
State: KS
Years used: one
How many used: 6
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: All closets and the kitchen
Pest After: Cockroaches
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: Not Sure
Cockroaches: 50% Reduction
Ants: 25% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Six Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Rarely
General Comments: This is the first time we are using the hedgeapples. We are still learning how to best do this. (There are LOTS of hedgeapples around here; it just makes sense to use them!).
Did They Work: Yes