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're originally from TX and never saw these things until we recently bought some small acreage here in middle TN. We have dozens of these trees with this strange looking fruit a neighbor called hedgeapple from a "bodark" tree as it's locally known. Found your website while looking for more info. What's the best way to get rid of these things? A hedgeapple fell on the hood of our car and dented it. Cut it down and it's growing back!
- Kate
I have a beautiful hand made duck call made of osage orange, this call was made by Paul Kingyon, I think he lives in Arkansas but I'm not sure. Great sounding call!
- Bruce Poole
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Dany
State: KS
Years used: 21
How many used: 75
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: I use them in every corner of my house, I put them in the basement as that is where they usually come in from. I also place outside my home at every lower level window, patio.etc.. I use them in the garage and around dog kennel.
Pest After: spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: 50% Reduction
Ants: 75% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: 50% Reduction
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: August
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Three Months
How widespread: Widespread and Outsides, as well
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: They really do work..can't say enough about them. Iowa biologist say that they do work but only on certain things, but I find that they lessen most bugs and insects by at least 50% or more !.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: melissa
State: RI
Years used: just tried this year
How many used: i purchased 8
Obtained: Hedgeapple.com
Places where used: Garage, basement, by front/back door, and under counters
Pest After: spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: No Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: Not Sure
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: July
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: Never
Duration of Effect: Never
How widespread: Effects were not noticed!
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: i am sad and frustrated to report that the spiders in RI don't seem bothered by Hedgeapples! we actucally saw an increase in spiders in the basement, and they actually made their webs around the apples!!! sneaky creatures. .
Did They Work: No