Argentine Osage Orange, Fustictree, Dyer's Mulberry, Old Fustic
Macluratinctoria

Synonym:Chlorophora tinctoria

Synonym:Morus tinctoria

Category
Perennials
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds