Have one year old tree seedlings available for anyone who wants
some. They are free.
On Cynthia Road, which connects Clinton and Jackson near the
Natchez Trace bridge over U.S.Highway 49 North at the city limits a
long stretch of roadway was planted in the 1850's with Bois D'arc
or Osage Orange trees on each side. The trees, planted by the
Virden family, form a procession of closely planted trees flanking
and overhanging the roadway which was once called the "Longino
Road," which led to Governor Longino's home nearby. An old grove of
these trees provide summer shade within a stone's throw of the new
Natchez Trace bridge over Highway 49.
The word Bois D'arc means "arc of wood" or "wood of the bow".
Its common name comes from the Osage tribe which first made and
traded bows made from the wood. The thorns from the tree were the
inspiration for barbed wire.
Please practice Cache In Trash Out while in this area.