Q&A – Should I prune an old Osage orange?
Question:
Should I prune an old Osage orange or just leave it alone
Answer:
Osage oranges are tough plants with very hard wood. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison recommends not pruning it unless the limbs are in the way. The wood is good to use for walking sticks or fence posts.
Related Resources:
Osage Orange Tree Identification (Maclura pomifera)
Osage Orange Fact Sheet
Should I prune an old Osage orange or just leave it alone
Answer:
Osage oranges are tough plants with very hard wood. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison recommends not pruning it unless the limbs are in the way. The wood is good to use for walking sticks or fence posts.
Related Resources:
Osage Orange Tree Identification (Maclura pomifera)
Osage Orange Fact Sheet