Description: 20 OSAGE ORANGE TREE SEEDS (Maclura Pomifera) Hedge/Horse Apple Fast Hardy Plant Osage Orange Trees Have a Long and Interesting History of Use by Both Native Americans and Early Pioneers. It's Wood was Once in Demand for Making Hubs and Wheel Rims for Horse Drawn Wagons, Mine Support Timbers, Posts and Many Other Uses where Decay Resistance was Important. The Osage Orange is a Tree that Commonly Grows 30 to 40 Feet Tall, Occasionally as Tall as 50 to 60 Feet. It Typically has a Short Trunk and a Rounded or Irregular Crown. The Leaves of the Osage Orange are a Shiny Medium to Dark Green. They Turn Yellow in the Fall. The Twigs are Buff to Orange-Brown and are Armed with 1/2-Inch Long Spines. The Stems Exude a Milky Sap when Cut. The Small, Green Flowers Appear in May or June. The Female Trees Produce 3- to 5- Inch-Diameter Fruit which Ripens in September or October and then Fall to the Ground.Osage Orange Tolerates a Wide Range of Soil Conditions and are Drought Tolerant Once Established.They Prefer Full Sun, with Some Partial Shade.Zones 4-9Osage Orange Germination:"Osage Orange seeds have an appx. germination rate of 50%, so plant more than needed"1) First soak seeds for 24hrs in warm water. 2) To cold stratify, Use a 50/50% mixture of "moist" perlite and vermiculite placed inside of a zip lock bag. Leave 1 inch open for circulation and place inside the fridge for 30 days. Periodically be sure they stay moist, but not overly wet. Misting with a spray bottle works best.3) Plant seeds no more than 1/8" inch deep in well draining moist compost.4) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil at 70-75 degrees F. Do not let them get warmer than 75 degrees as this can inhibit germination. Turn off heating mat at night to create alternating temperatures letting it cool off to around 65-68 degrees at night. This mimics their natural conditions and will improve germination.5) Keep out of direct sunlight, and expect germination within 2-3 weeks."If you Need Anything, Please Contact us First"
Price: 6.95 USD
Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-08-18T15:53:15.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Zones 4-9
Planting Time: 2-3 Weeks after 30 Day Stratification Period
Common Name: Osage Orange Hedge Horse Apple Monkey Ball Tree
Color: Brown, Gold, Green, Multicolor, Orange, White, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Climbing
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Must be Well Draining
Brand: SeedHead
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil pH: Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Osage Orange Fruit Tree Hedge Horse Apple Garden Plant Seeds
Watering: Medium
Genus: Maclura
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun, Partial Shade
Features: Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Cross-Pollinating, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Fast Growing, Flowering, Cold Hardy to Zone 4
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States