This fall, the quirky Osage orange is sparking curiosity on the Upper East Side with its brain-like appearance, sweet scent, and non-edible nature.
This fall, a peculiar fruit is catching the eyes of Upper East Side residents at Carl Schurtz Park. Known as the Osage orange, this curious fruit has sparked interest among locals.Evan Dackow, a master arborist, explains, "They're quite cold-hardy, up to zone three or zone four. They're actually not an orange. They're related to the mulberries.
Probably rodents eat it, but it's not something we can eat. It's a bitter fruit to the best of my knowledge. Not poisonous, just very bitter."Dackow advises against planting Osage orange trees near walkways due to falling fruit hazards: "It’s an attractive tree. There is somewhat of a trip hazard as those fruits do fall, but the same as anything else."Some locals agree, with one resident joking, "I imagine it could clock you if you're walking.
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