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 was driving through Kentucky and kept seeing these "big honkin' fruit" trees beside the interstate. We finally pulled over and made a mad dash scross 4 lanes to find out what they were. Can't wait to try to plant some. =)
- John
Being a Central Kansas 'Lifer', I've known hedge apples since the day I was born. I grew up using them as bowling balls, baseballs and throwing them against trees to see how long it would take to split one. I also know they can be used as a doorstop and of course, cricket control. Now that I'm an adult they've become a pain in the rear to mow around and I have found that the variety of tree that produces 5-7 inch thorns can be lethal! On a more pleasant note...as an avid bow hunter, my husband and I have found that hunting in a Hedge grove is awesome. Not only do the trees provide good cover when we're hunting from the ground but the aroma from the hundreds of trees and fruits is wonderful. It's a delicate but all encompassing smell. I love it! ** I saw a program this morning of the gentleman touting hedge apples as bug control. He said animals don't eat them. I am dismissing that statement as my husband and I have witnessed numerous squirrels and white tail deer munching on them during the fall.
- Lisa
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Nanette
State: CA
Years used: 3
How many used: 6
Obtained: Other
Places where used: Underneath beds, in closets and underneath couch.
Pest After: Spiders, Centipedes
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: No Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: July
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: I have been search for what I call Osage Oranges for about 6 months. My boss used to bring them to me from Louisville but he retired and I had no clue where to get them from and a lot of people have never heard of them..
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Diannee
State: SC
Years used: 1
How many used: 4
Obtained: HedgeappleFruit.com
Places where used: inside:kitchen,bathroom,bedrooms...everywhere!
Pest After: ants,spiders,roaches,mice
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: 100% Reduction
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: 100% Reduction
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: November
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Day
Duration of Effect: One Year
How widespread: Widespread and Outsides, as well
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: Love them! wish I could find them locally.I've told all my friends. Goodbye Orkin! ha!.
Did They Work: Yes