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Sour Tupelo, Ogeechee Tupelo Nyssa ogeche
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Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:
Nyssa ogeche
Common Name:
Sour Tupelo, Ogeechee Tupelo
Germination Test Type:
Cut
Collection Locale:
Louisiana
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
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In Stock: 1.06 lb
Prices
Sample Bulk Pricing
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More Details Information
Characteristics
Edible Fruit/Nuts
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Growing Info:
Scarification:
none required
Stratification:
cold stratify for 90 days
Germination:
sow seed 3/4 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination,
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Physical Characteristics
: A decidious Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). It is in flower from Mar to May, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist or wet soil.
Conservation Plant Characteristics
Nyssa ogeche Bartram ex Marsh.
Ogeechee tupelo
NYOG
| Summary |
| Duration |
Perennial |
| Growth Habit |
Tree |
| Native Status |
L48 (N) |
| Federal T/E Status |
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| National Wetland Indicator |
OBL |
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| Morphology/Physiology |
| Active Growth Period |
Spring and Summer |
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
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| Bloat |
None |
| C:N Ratio |
High |
| Coppice Potential |
Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous |
No |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Flower Color |
Green |
| Flower Conspicuous |
No |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
| Foliage Texture |
Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Color |
Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Growth Form |
Single Stem |
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
40 |
| Height, Mature (feet) |
50.0 |
| Known Allelopath |
No |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Lifespan |
Short |
| Low Growing Grass |
No |
| Nitrogen Fixation |
None |
| Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
| Toxicity |
None |
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| Growth Requirements |
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance |
High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
| Cold Stratification Required |
Yes |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
| Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum |
270 |
| Hedge Tolerance |
None |
| Moisture Use |
High |
| pH, Minimum |
4.5 |
| pH, Maximum |
6.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
400 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
800 |
| Precipitation, Minimum |
45 |
| Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
24 |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-8 |
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| Reproduction |
| Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence |
Yes |
| Propagated by Bare Root |
Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb |
No |
| Propagated by Container |
Yes |
| Propagated by Corm |
No |
| Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
| Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
| Propagated by Sod |
No |
| Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
| Propagated by Tubers |
No |
| Seed per Pound |
1230 |
| Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
| Seedling Vigor |
High |
| Small Grain |
No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate |
Moderate |
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| Suitability/Use |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
Yes |
| Christmas Tree Product |
No |
| Fodder Product |
No |
| Fuelwood Product |
Low |
| Lumber Product |
No |
| Naval Store Product |
No |
| Nursery Stock Product |
No |
| Palatable Browse Animal |
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| Palatable Graze Animal |
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| Palatable Human |
Yes |
| Post Product |
No |
| Protein Potential |
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| Pulpwood Product |
No |
| Veneer Product |
No |
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