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
In 2001, I started picking up hedge Apples, before the squirrels tore them up. I think, the first year I picked up about 200-300. I put that in a big Christmas card that I do every year. People started looking forward to it. So each year, I have picked them up. While I was in Iraq, my partner only picked up 3. One yr they were falling so close to me, my neighbor said I should put on a hard hat, so I put on my Kevlar. We took many pictures. It was too funny. Last year, I only picked up about 300. I decided it was to hot for anyone to mess around (male/female). This year (2013), is the grandaddy of all years. So far (Oct), I have over 5000. HOLY COW! Will post the total when I get it.
- Judy Bishop
My grandmother had a tree in her yard and told me that they keep the roaches out. I had not seen any since or even thought about them until we started to be more cautious about using commercial pesticides. I saw some on vacation in Arkansas and brought some home. THEY DO DETER SMALL INSECTS, SPIDERS, ETC.
- Cynthia
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Dee
State: KS
Years used: 9
How many used: 6
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: Garages - in hidden areas and corners; in the basement - in hidden areas, corners, and rarely used cabinets; basement utility room - in the corners and in tight spots
Pest After: spiders, mainly
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: Not Sure
Slugs: 50% Reduction
Crickets: 50% Reduction
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Not Sure
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Most of the time
General Comments: In outside storage areas where mice may be present, mothballs were also used..
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Bernadette
State: OH
Years used: 1
How many used: 10
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: In every room, placed on tin foil cups.
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: Not Sure
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Day
Duration of Effect: One Month
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: Picked osage apples at Aunt Barb's in Bellvue, OH 10/22/00. Placed them in each room on tin foil cups. Ever since, no more spiders, before I'd see 3 spiders a day, now I see 0!!!!.
Did They Work: Yes