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Ogeechee Tupelo

Nyssa Ogeche

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Overview

The Ogeechee Tupelo, Nyssa ogeche, is a stunning, deciduous tree, reaching heights of 30 ft with a spread of 20 ft. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, acidic soils. Spring brings clusters of fragrant, white flowers, followed by tart, red fruit, beloved by wildlife. Noted for its brilliant red fall foliage, this low-maintenance tree is ideal for wet areas and rain gardens in zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — reaching heights of 30 ft with a spread of 20 ft
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, acidic soilsOgeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — Spring brings clusters of fragrant, white flowers, followed by tart, red fruit, beloved by wildlifeOgeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — Noted for its brilliant red fall foliageOgeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — this low-maintenance tree is ideal for wet areas and rain gardens in zones 8-10

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
35–45 Ft.
Mature width
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Climate
Temperate

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Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — reaching heights of 30 ft with a spread of 20 ft
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, acidic soils
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — Spring brings clusters of fragrant, white flowers, followed by tart, red fruit, beloved by wildlife
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — Noted for its brilliant red fall foliage
Ogeechee Tupelo (Nyssa Ogeche) — this low-maintenance tree is ideal for wet areas and rain gardens in zones 8-10