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The Osage Orange tree, known scientifically as Maclura pomifera, typically features a dense, rounded crown and can grow up to 30-40 feet tall. Its bark is grayish-brown and deeply furrowed, while the leaves are glossy, dark green, and oval-shaped. The tree produces distinctive, large, greenish-yellow, wrinkled fruit, resembling a bumpy orange, which is not edible for humans. Additionally, it has thorny branches, making it a natural deterrent for browsing animals.
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Symbols in The osage orange tree by William stafford?
the osage tree represents the relationship between the boy and the girl in the blue dress
What are the conflicts in the story The Osage Orange Tree?
"The Osage Orange Tree" by William Stafford portrays a conflict between the narrator and his father, who have differing opinions on the value of planting trees. The conflict also extends to the struggle of the narrator trying to understand his father's perspectives and eventually coming to appreciate the significance of the Osage orange tree.
What type of root does an organge tree have?
Osage Orange Trees.
What is the scientific name for Osage Orange Tree?
The name would be Maclura pomifera.
Is a Osage orange leaf simple or compound?
the white oak tree is simple
Where can someone find information about Osage Orange?
The Osage Orange tree is also known as a hedge apple or a horse apple. The websites Wikipedia and Hedgeapple are good places to find out more information about them.
Are osage orange thorns poisonous?
No, osage orange thorns are not poisonous. Arborists and horticulturalists do not find any part of the deciduous tree in question (Maclura pomifera) toxic. As with any injury, severe wounds from osage orange thorns nevertheless may turn into infections if not cleaned regularly and monitored properly.
What is the meaning of the newspapers under the bridge in the Osage orange tree?
In "The Osage Orange Tree," the newspapers under the bridge represent the passage of time and the transient nature of life. They also symbolize the connection between the narrator and the homeless woman, Mrs. Ranello, as they both find solace and companionship in the newspapers. Ultimately, the newspapers serve as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of life and the shared humanity between individuals from different walks of life.
How does the osage orange tree represent between the boy and girl in the blue dress?
The liking to each other
What is a tree with fruit that looks like a round brain?
That tree is most likely the Osage orange tree (Maclura pomifera), also known as the hedge apple tree. The fruit of this tree is large, bumpy, and green, resembling a brain or a wrinkled orange. They are not typically eaten by humans but can be used for natural repellents.
What are the other names for Osage Orange wood?
Osage Orange is also called Bodark, Bodark oak, hedge oak. ( it's not an oak ) It's fruit is often called horse apples and hedge apples... so some ppl refer to the tree as 'horse apple tree' or 'hedge apple tree'. The green fruit is not edible, but the seeds are.
Theme for ''The Osage Orange tree'' by William Stanfford?
the plot is in the 1930's or the Great Depression era.
