Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Maclura pomifera
Last Review
Features
Yellow fall color; shredding gray bark exposes orange inner bark giving mild winter interest.
Culture
Full sun; tolerates both wet and dry sites; pH adaptable; tolerates wind and salt.
Notes
The large, grapefruit-sized fruit are a nuisance; thorny branches may also be a problem; this tree is best used in rural areas as a hedgerow, wind break or barrier.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
35.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Rounded, irregular crown and a short trunk.
Native Regions, Text
United States
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3606
Image
picID
3607
Image
picID
3608
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
225