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    Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield'

    Also Known As

    • Ioxylon pomiferum
    • Maclura 'White Shield'
    • Toxylon pomiferum
    • Bodock Tree
    • Bois d'arc
    • Hedge Apple
    • Horse Apple
    • Osage Orange

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield' plant details

    Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Extra hardy, thornless, and male (no fruit), this outstanding selection of Maclura makes a fine street tree (to 40'): inconspicuous green flower clusters in late spring, handsome glossy leaves turning yellow in fall and tough, tough, tough; able to withstand pollution, extreme heat and wet or dry soils... tough! S/M-D-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Nearly thornless, so it becomes a solid choice for extremely difficult Midwest situations where drought, high pH and bitter winters limit the palette of choices to landscape villains like seedling Black Locust and Siberian Elms.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield' plant

    How to Grow Maclura pomifera 'Whiteshield'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Maclura pomifera

    aka Ioxylon pomiferum, Toxylon pomiferum, Bodock Tree, Bois d'arc, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, Osage Orange

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 35'-60'

    Width: 35'-60'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Maclura pomifera by Karl Gercens III
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