ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – As autumn approaches, hedge apples make their presence known. But what exactly is the purpose of these intriguing fruits? Familiarly known as horse apples, monkey balls, Bois d’Arc, ...
ST. LOUIS — Along the rivers, the Osage Orange, also known as hedge apple, bois d’arc, bodark, bodock, or bow-wood, flourishes. The trees are known for their thorns and large green fruit, which have a ...
TECUMSEH, Neb. (KOLN) - The Osage Orange tree produces a unique fruit known as the hedge apple, which, although inedible, is popular for fall decorating. The tree’s wood has been used for fence posts ...