Georgi Tsachev
Maclura.
Maclura is a low to medium tall tree (up to 15 m), sometimes shrubby.
The most attractive and recognizable part of the plant is its large green fruits, which resemble large citrus fruits.
This species is naturally distributed in the southern United States (mainly in Texas and Arkansas).
The species is widely used in the United States and for fencing large landed properties.
In Bulgaria it was transferred in the early 20th century as an ornamental plant.
A beautiful tree. I see it for the first time.
There are many large fruits, but it is decorative.
I did not know that we have this kind of tree in Bulgaria. Thanks.
They are brought as ornamental plants
When I was little we would collect the fruit/seeds and put them on the road so that cars would run over them.
They squish nicely!
This tree is also close to the road and when ripe cars crushed them on the road 😉
we did that for many years when I was little 🙂
Never heard of this tree. Glad I learnt something new
This can only make me happy!!!