Maclura pomifera

An unusual small tree in the UK, Maclura pomifera has thorny branches and once established, large & pale yellow, orange-like fruit (male and female plants required). The leaves are mid green, turning shades of yellow before falling in autumn.

Maclura pomifera is hardy and most suited to a sunny position and any well drained soil (including chalky soils).

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any well drained soil. Very good in chalky soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. 
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Maclura pomifera usually grows to be a small branching tree in the UK.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)

• Notes: The plants available for sale are mixed sex, grown from seed. They are to young to flower yet and as a result we are not able to determine which are female and which are male.