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Post by 12540dumont on Apr 17, 2017 11:39:38 GMT -5
M. pomifera has been known by a variety of common names in addition to Osage orange, including hedge apple, horse apple, bois d'arc, bodark, bow-wood, yellow-wood and mock orange.
I need a couple of fruits or some seeds....anyone?
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Post by templeton on Apr 17, 2017 17:47:43 GMT -5
If no local responses, I'll check a tree near me, holly.
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Post by philagardener on Apr 17, 2017 18:02:24 GMT -5
T is going to have fresh fruit in SH. I've got trees locally that set fruit, but at this point they all have broken down and I don't know if I can locate any seeds the squirrels haven't gotten (quite the delicacy, apparently). I'll check around and see if I can find anything left. Later in our season is a better bet.
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Post by reed on Apr 17, 2017 20:45:15 GMT -5
We always called them hedge apples and they are very common here. I doubt I could find any right now but remind me later summer or fall and I can collect up all you want.
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Post by 12540dumont on Apr 19, 2017 13:19:08 GMT -5
Hurray! Thanks Gentlemen.
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Post by 12540dumont on Jul 28, 2017 19:42:28 GMT -5
okay, reminding anyone with seeds. I want to start these! Please. I can send money or what every seedaholic needs....another seed!
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Post by reed on Jul 29, 2017 5:09:26 GMT -5
Haven't seen any dropping off the trees yet but got some under surveillance. No clue how to process and clean the seeds but I'll figure it out, fruits are a little big and heavy to ship whole.
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Post by philagardener on Jul 29, 2017 5:57:06 GMT -5
I'm keeping my eyes open for you. A road crew cleared a line of them that was around the corner, but I know of another fence row I will check. They tend to mature/drop late Fall here. I've examined fruit from isolated trees that don't seem to contain seeds, so I believe finding a small stand (male and female plants are separate) is best and hopefully will get you some genetic diversity. reed, some folks drop the fruit in water and let it break down to get the seeds. If you can break it up as it softens, that should hasten things along. www.gpnc.org/osage.htm |
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Post by templeton on Jul 30, 2017 8:25:39 GMT -5
I'll check a roadside near here - but individual tree , I think  Someone local = Victoria posted a pic of a fruit on FB yesterday, so they might be fruiting here. |
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Post by reed on Jul 30, 2017 21:02:40 GMT -5
I think it will be a little while till they are ready here. I never really paid much attention to them but bunches always drop off in the road not far away and get squashed by passing cars. I just figured I would stop and grab some when ever that happens.
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Post by fliver on Aug 12, 2017 22:48:05 GMT -5
I have a few trees on my property. I am willing to send you a few/couple hedge apples if you need me to. Just let me know.
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Post by imgrimmer on Aug 13, 2017 1:29:05 GMT -5
Is there any use for the fruit or the plant?
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Post by philagardener on Aug 13, 2017 5:23:39 GMT -5
Great for hedgerows (dense growth), few pests, the wood is very tough and decay resistant (fence posts, bow material), and the seeds are said to be edible.
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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 15, 2017 11:54:56 GMT -5
dye plant!
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Post by fliver on Aug 18, 2017 18:12:24 GMT -5
What part is used for dye?
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