The osage orange (Maclura pomifera) is a deciduous tree or large shrub in the mulberry family, Moraceae. It is native to the central United States where it occurs in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri; it has been planted widely as an ornamental and hedge plant, especially north of its native range. The Osage orange is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 15–20 m (49–66 ft) tall and wide.