Hedgeapple.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
We were driving down a country road on the way home from church one Sunday afternoon. I could see ahead that there were a couple hedgeapples lying along side the road. I said "there's a hedgeapple." My wife grew up a city girl, and had never really seen much of them before. She said "STOP! Go back and get them!" We like collecting things from nature. So we went back and got a couple. We were wondering, why did God make these things, if you can't eat them. What are they good for? So I decided to try the internet to see if there was anything about them. Sure enough...A very interesting site you have! We will try using them for insect repelling. God has a reason for everything! Thanks for your site!
- David & Lisa
For Josh in IN. Apr.13,2009,Go for it, I have a good friend that makes bows and he says osage is one of the best woods to make bows.And he told me the Indians used osage to make thier bows.
- CUDA
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Dawn
State: NJ
Years used: 1
How many used: 6
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: Outside all around the house
Pest After: Spiders !!
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: 100% Reduction
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: 100% Reduction
Crickets: 100% Reduction
Fleas: 100% Reduction
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Three Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: .
Did They Work: No
Name: Betsy
State: MO
Years used: 1
How many used: 6
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: in the closets in my house.
Pest After: recluse spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches:
Ants:
Slugs:
Crickets:
Fleas:
Date Obtained: October
Any initial activity? Not Sure
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Five Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes