tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787148012796625894.post7717080536251021918..comments2024-03-04T06:39:07.806+01:00Comments on The World´s Tree Species: Osage Orange by the Eiffel Tower in ParisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787148012796625894.post-83609816965000401352016-12-26T00:09:13.202+01:002016-12-26T00:09:13.202+01:00Indians used the wood for their bows--extra flexib...Indians used the wood for their bows--extra flexible due to it's heavy fruit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787148012796625894.post-43981618211073542672010-10-19T01:26:54.720+02:002010-10-19T01:26:54.720+02:00Yikes...I just bought a house in Ithaca, NY and se...Yikes...I just bought a house in Ithaca, NY and several of these large "bombs" landed in my yard ...just missing my dogs..They are heavy and could actually cause some serious damage.<br />Now, I have solved the mystery (and I feel fortunate to share this with one of my favorite places in Paris)....<br />What to do with this tree?<br />I can't imagine if some person is sitting under it and gets knocked out...I think they must weigh 3-5 lbs or more.skyemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10618565449555230055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787148012796625894.post-49645095017576517712009-09-05T17:33:48.765+02:002009-09-05T17:33:48.765+02:00In Missouri those fruits we decorate with in Autu...In Missouri those fruits we decorate with in Autumn are called Hedge Apples. But I never knew the name of the tree. Thanks for your input!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787148012796625894.post-23964516540148215262008-11-21T15:39:00.000+01:002008-11-21T15:39:00.000+01:00That is hilarious. The humble Osage Orange situat...That is hilarious. The humble Osage Orange situated at the feet of giants...the modest Hedge Apple in the presence of Kings. I'm not sure why, but I really enjoy Osage Orange...it seems under appreciated. Many people may not have noticed it, but I am sure that thousands have enjoyed its shade over the years.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865039065549220540noreply@blogger.com