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 hiking on a path at a campsite once. I found a million of these little brain shaped fruits. I asked my mom what they were. She said my grandma uses it to keep spiders and some other insects away from certain places. I thought it was a very cool fruit, so after the hiking trip, I went home and googled "Hedgeapples" and I found this website. I am glad to know what they are now. I will do some more research!
- carmen
I bought hedgeapples in a grocery store a few years ago and buy them every year since. I love the way they work. I will book mark this site so that I can order them when I want.
- Michelle
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Norma
State: MI
Years used: 2
How many used: 6
Obtained: Other
Places where used: bathroom kitchen utility room etc. any place where spiders congregate
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 75% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: November
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: would like to be able to get some more. they really work. even at our aircraft hanger.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Cindy
State: IA
Years used: A Long Time!
How many used: 12
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: All around the house foundation, basement, closets, and in the crawl space
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: Not Sure
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? Most of the time
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes