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Water Tupelo

Nyssa Aquatica

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Overview

The Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is a striking deciduous tree, thriving in wet conditions, often found along riverbanks. Its pyramidal form matures into a rounded canopy, reaching 50-80 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread. Notable for its shiny green leaves that transition to dazzling yellow-orange in fall and small, greenish-white flowers. It provides habitat for wildlife and the spring blooms attract pollinators. Resilient in zones 6-9, it requires full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — often found along riverbanks

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
50–80 Ft.
Mature width
25–50 Ft.

Classification

Family
Nyssaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (60)

Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — The Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica); tree for full or half, image 53
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — Resilient in zones 6-9, it requires full sun to partial shade; which attracts a variety of wildlife.<br><br>For, image 52
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — a remarkable deciduous tree native to the Southeastern United States; the Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), image 54
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — Its pyramidal form matures into a rounded canopy, reaching 50-80 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread; thriving in, image 50
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — often found along riverbanks; its ability to serve as a habitat and food source for wildlife, image 49
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — It provides habitat for wildlife and the spring blooms attract pollinators; is a distinct feature in both natural, image 51
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — transform into a spectacular display of deep scarlet in the autumn; alongside its ornamental beauty, image 59
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — which can reach up to 5 to 6 inches long, image 58
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — or as a specimen tree in large landscapes; it provides habitat for wildlife and the spring blooms attract, image 57
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — fragrant flowers that are typically greenish-white and provide an important nectar source for bees; often found, image 60
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — is a distinct feature in both natural wetlands and curated landscapes; fragrant flowers that are typically, image 55
Water Tupelo (Nyssa Aquatica) — preferring full sun to partial shade and is often found on the edges of ponds; when integrating into garden designs, image 56

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