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White Shield Osage-Orange
Maclura pomifera 'White Shield'
Osage-Orange
In stock · from $161.99
Both fruitless and thornless, this tough Midwest native was found in western Oklahoma by plantsman Steve Bieberich. The most thornless of the Osage Orange cultivars, this heat and drought tolerant tree has remarkably dark green, glossy foliage. Yellow-green fall foliage color may vary widely from tree to tree, sometimes brightly golden.
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Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-07.
Quick answers
How big does White Shield Osage-Orange get?
About 40' tall and 35' wide at maturity.
How much sun does White Shield Osage-Orange need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does White Shield Osage-Orange need?
Low water use.
Will White Shield Osage-Orange grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy White Shield Osage-Orange in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $161.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy White Shield Osage-Orange wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.