2 comments for “Patrick Henry’s osage orange–interesting article for botanists”
Very interesting indeed.
Thanks so much for the great article. Growing up and living in Ark, Kan and now Okla I only thought I knew a lot about ” bois d’arc” or “bodark” as my Arkansas grandparents called it. Until a major ice storm a few years back took the north side of its trunk, a hack berry tree on our property was a candidate for listing as a significant tree here in Okla.. It healed itself and is still pretty awesome.
I am truly amazed at the lasting durability of trees and equally thankful for all the 60-70 ft Post Oaks, American Holly, Sweet Gums and others on our urban 3 acres. The original builders of our home in 1937 learned a lesson from the dust bowl and planted the good trees we cherish now. Our little micro climate here keeps our temps at least 5-10 degrees or so below the surrounding area. With 100 plus temps (110, July 9) since the end of June and forecast through this week, I fully expect to see something with horns and a pitchfork peeking out from behind a trunk somewhere..
Very interesting indeed.
Thanks so much for the great article. Growing up and living in Ark, Kan and now Okla I only thought I knew a lot about ” bois d’arc” or “bodark” as my Arkansas grandparents called it.
Until a major ice storm a few years back took the north side of its trunk, a hack berry tree on our property was a candidate for listing as a significant tree here in Okla.. It healed itself and is still pretty awesome.
Sandy Casteel