Scientific Name
Nyssa ogeche

Common Name
Ogeechee tupelo

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types including wet, swampy and well drained sites
Texture: Medium
Form: Oval to rounded; densely branched
Height: 30 to 50’
Width: 20 to 30’
Leaf: 4 to 6" alternate, simple leaves; silvery underside; nonshowy fall color
Flower/Fruit: .5 to .75" red fruit; edible
Comments: Light gray bark; difficult to transplant due to taproot
Cultivars: --


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