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

Macluratinctoria

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Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Maclura (muh-KLOO-ruh)
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Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Chlorophora tinctoria
Morus tinctoria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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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

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Hardiness

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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 Time

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Category
Perennials
Trees
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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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
Regional
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