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
Loved this site and everyone's comments and enthusiasm for these native trees. I think they are fascinating because they are a fruit that has not been "commercialized". They are little known and one has to seek out info such as on this site. They instantly take me back to third grade memories of a friend sharing her discovery of these mysterious green oranges at the edge of field near her home. She told me they were called "monkey oranges". Thanks for answering some questions.
- Ellen
GREAT SITE KNOW MORE THEN I EVER NEEDED TO TO BUT VERY INFORMATIVE. I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT REPELS SPIDERS BECAUSE MY GIRLFRIEND IS TERRIFIED OF THEM . THANK YOU VERY MUCH I WISH OTHER WEB PAGES WERE AS GOOD AS THIS ONE GINLEY
- Ginley
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Y
State: MD
Years used: 0
How many used: 4
Obtained: HedgeappleFruit.com
Places where used: Kitchen and computer desk
Pest After: roaches
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders:
Cockroaches: No Reduction
Ants:
Slugs:
Crickets:
Fleas:
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: Never
Duration of Effect: Never
How widespread: Effects were not noticed!
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: I finally got my order yesterday. It took so long to get them from this company that I actually called my credit card co to dispute the charge with my credit car. There has been absolutely no effect on the roaches. They are still running around everywhere they want to go. Right next to the hedgeapples. This was a complete waste of money. .
Did They Work: No
Name: Louis
State: NY
Years used: A Long Time!
How many used: 10
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: Inner city classroom - under sink, behind cabinets,corners,etc.
Pest After: cockroaches
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: 100% Reduction
Ants: Not Sure
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: One Year
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Rarely
General Comments: One of my students even took one home and did an experiment. He said he cut one open and placed it near the roaches in his house and they immediately fled. Have used these for years. Don't know where I first learned of their use. Very important for me not to bring home roaches from school and no pesticides. Strong odor develops in room after first week then subsides..
Did They Work: Yes