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I'm in France in a city called Vichy, and there are several "Orangers des Osages". With my wife, we were surprised by the quantity of fruits lying under these t

• yourapostasy 4y ago
  > ...and wondered if there was any kind of usage for them. When cut open, they release a natural insect repellent. Works against many species of ants and cockroaches among other insects. The wood is excellent material for fences. Very tough and durable.
  • Tagbert 4y ago
    In Kansas we called the trees “hedge trees” as they were grown as hedges around fields. They grew thickly and with the spines, cattle were disinterested in passing through the hedge. The branches were used a durable fence posts. The fruit were called “hedge apples”.
    • BenjiWiebe 4y ago
      And to most of us central Kansans, hedge wood is the only wood worth burning in the woodstove.
      • Tagbert 4y ago
        But it does like to pop :)
        • BenjiWiebe 4y ago
          Part of the fun.