ARS scientists at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, FL, assessed citrus trees with oranges that could be potentially used for commercial production of orange juice.

The tree's flavor is identical to traditional orange juice found on supermarket shelves. (Nick Papantonis) Donaldson Juice from the Donaldson tree at the USDA farm in Lake County, FL.

Osage orange trees, which grow to 20 to 40 feet tall, are found in moist, well-drained soils, but are tolerant of alkaline soil, clay, dry sites, occasional drought and flooding. The natural range of ...

ST. LOUIS — Along the rivers, the Osage Orange, also known as hedge apple, bois d’arc, bodark, bodock, or bow-wood, flourishes. The trees are known for their thorns and large green fruit ...

Historical records show that the Donaldson tree was first planted on the farm over 30 years ago. Another tree type named "Hamlin," which has been ravaged by HLB, was also planted around the same time.