Maclura pomifera - Osage Orange tree add much to the beauty

add much to the beauty of the blossoming tree

it is not related to the orange

A deciduous tree grown for its fruits that taste like both a plum and date

Great for tough spots as its not fussy

Fewer trees have had a bigger reputation in European mythology and folklore than the Rowen or Mountain Ash where it was believed to protect from malevolent spirits

Maclura pomifera - Osage Orange tree add much to the beautyA small deciduous tree or large shrub with a very distinctive fruit turns bright yellow green autumn. The fruits secrete a sticky white latex when cut or damaged and despite the name "Osage orange", it is not related to the orange. The tree has multiple uses from its wood being used in long bows to being used as a hedgerow and is very hardy.