Osage Orange Tree Maclura pomifera Starter Easy To Grow

Osage Orange Tree  Maclura pomifera Commonly called Osage-orange or hedge apple, this medium-sized tree has a short trunk and rounded crown with large globular fruit produced by female trees. The wood was once used as fence posts throughout the Midwest. Osage-orange produces large fruit and tends to have an aggressive nature. 
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet) Mature Height: 20-40 feet Mature Width: 20-40 feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) Zones 4-9 Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil Tolerances: Dry sites, Occasional drought, Wet sites, Occasional flooding, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Road salt