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
I found two small trees in a local park and didn't have a clue what the 'brainy' looking green fruit was! After my father (who was raised in TX) suggested I look for 'horse apples' online I was led to your site. You learn something everyday. ;) Thanks for the site!
- EarthLady
My husband and I have argued over hedgeapple trees on our property since we bought it. He was tickled to death when I heard about your website on a national news show we get through satellite dish. We, from reading your site, mistakingly call them hedgeballs. I will try to remember that fact. Lots of good info on the site. We also burn the wood in our only source of heat...a wood burner. It certainly does have a high BTU rate as far as I am concerned. Only like to add it to slower burning wood. Will probally return to the site because like you, my husband is a huge supporter of the hedgeapple and its tree they come from.........something else we learned. We always called them hedge trees. Their strong wood also is used in farm fencing in our area. Thanks for the chance to read all this information. Have added it to our favorite list.
- Arlet
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Dallas
State: OH
Years used: 10
How many used: 10
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: under house bedrooms attic
Pest After: rats mice spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% 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: Four Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Most of the time
General Comments: on rats mice spiders kept them out most of the winter.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Mike
State: KS
Years used: 10
How many used: 2 OR 3
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: ENTRY WAY AND BASEMENT
Pest After: ants
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: Not Sure
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 50% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Very Localized
Place them on a container? Most of the time
General Comments: hope no one else has a big brother that could throw those things with accuracy. It doesn't feel very good when one connects with your head..
Did They Work: Yes