Maclura pomifera Witchita
Osage Orange Wichita
Medium to tall, broad-crowned tree to 10-16m tall. The foliage is large and lush, bright green over summer and turns butter yellow through autumn. The selection is fruitless and thornless.
Details
| Tree locations and purpose | |
|---|---|
| Front or back garden | Yes |
| Driveway | No |
| Narrow space | No |
| Courtyard | Yes |
| Screening | No |
| Canopy for shading | Yes |
| Planter box with irrigation | No |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) | Yes |
| Star rating* |
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This tree is on Council’s list of recommended species for planting in Merri-bek.
We recommend you choose the right tree for your space, but when you have more than one tree to choose from, select the tree with the highest star rating.
The Tree Finder tool is one way Council is working to increase tree canopy across Merri-bek.
Documents
- Star Rating for Tree Species methodology used
- Tree Planting Method technical notes
- Garden Bed Planting technical notes
- Landscaped Edges technical notes
- Medium Density Good Design project, which includes the Good Design Sheets for medium density housing development.