Maclura pomifera Yellow Often grown as a mop-head

Often grown as a mop-head and pollarded regularly to keep size controlled

but be sure to give it plenty of room as it ultimately attains a very large size

chestnut-like foliage on downward sweeping branches

The foliage is similar to the species but

Grows well in fertile

Maclura pomifera Yellow Often grown as a mop-headThis peculiar American native is not related to apples or oranges, as the name might suggest, but belongs to the fig family. The female tree, if pollinated, will develope 8 14cm large, decorative, textured fruits. Beautifully arching habit with glossy green foliage and orange brown peeling bark. Lovely yellow autumn colours. H5