Fresh Osage Orange (Hedge Apples, Horse Apples) is fantastic for décor or natural insect repellant II. Using Seeds for planting

Hedge balls, also known as hedge apples, can be used for fall decorations and as a folk remedy for pest control:
Fall decorations
Hedge balls can be used in fall arrangements, such as in bowls, platters, or stacked in a pyramid shape in a planter. They can also be inserted into fall flowers.
Pest control
Hedge balls are sometimes placed around the foundation of a house or in a basement to repel pests like spiders, mice, cockroaches, and crickets. However, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of hedge balls for pest control is limited. In fact, Iowa State University research suggests that whole hedge apples placed around a house or in a basement are unlikely to have any effect on pests.
Hedge balls are the fruit of the Osage-orange tree, which is also known as the mock orange. The fruit is an aggregate fruit made up of many one-seeded druplets. The tree's stems and fruit contain a milky sap that can irritate the skin.


Is the Osage orange fruit useful for anything?

Yes, the Osage orange fruit has numerous applications, including:
Insect repellent: The milky sap from the fruit can repel insects such as spiders and mice. You can lay them around your home's foundation or in a dish in a room.
Autumn decorations: Florists and craftspeople utilize fruit as centerpieces and fall decorations.
Halloween decorations: The fruit can serve as "brains" in Halloween displays.
Medicinal applications: Native Americans employed the leaves, seeds, and latex for medicinal purposes. Modern research is investigating its potential for treating diseases such as cancer and fungal infections.
Beauty items contain extracts from the Osage orange.