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
Really enjoy reading this site. I put osage oranges in the corners of basement rooms and bedroom closets each on a small paper plate to keep from staining carpet and saw NO spiders and very few other crawling insects in my newly built home. Used them again when I moved to a basement apartment and again now in a 135 yr old building that I now live in and have an antique store with nooks and crannies. I feel like they repel insects and they find someplace else, hopefully outside. thanks for all the info.
- Dee
I purchased 8 of them at a pumpkin patch visit with grandkids because one of the owners said they were supposed to repel spiders. We have HUGE black spiders and large brown ones. We spray inside and out all along the perimeters of the house, but they still come back. I placed them in the garage in strategic areas and a couple just outside and in the flower bed. I have seen only one spider since then and he was sitting at the edge of the garage door. We haven't seen even one of the huge, ugly black ones. The price on this site is very expensive. I got mine for 2 for $1 at the market at the pumpkin patch. I will definitely look to purchase more for the winter.
- Karen
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Kari
State: IL
Years used: 5
How many used: 8
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: I place whole hedgeapples at each doorway, by the furnace and over the floor drain in the basement. A perfectly safe, organic insect repellent.
Pest After: Spiders and boxelders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches:
Ants: 50% Reduction
Slugs:
Crickets: 100% Reduction
Fleas:
Date Obtained: August
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Four Months
How widespread: Widespread and Outsides, as well
Place them on a container? Rarely
General Comments: The very best placement of hedgeapples is in a bowl as a centerpiece. The pretty color and facinating texture makes for a terrific conversation piece!.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Rose
State: MN
Years used: 2
How many used: 2
Obtained: Grocery Store
Places where used: basement
Pest After: spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: Not Sure
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes