Ogeechee Tupelo White Tupelo Nyssa ogeche 10 Seeds

The Ogeechee Tupelo or White Tupelo, is a rare swamp tree that is the source of fine Tupelo honey. It is a small tree with a leaning, curved or crooked trunk and spreading branches. The base of the trunk is enlarged, like that of the Bald Cypress, which it grows with, and the roots often grow above ground, to form interesting natural sculptures at the bases of the trees. The trees grow singly or in groups along river banks and in ponds and swamps. The tree has large, elliptic, narrowly ovate or obovate leaves with coarsely toothed margins. The leaves are medium green and they have whitish hairs on the lower surfaces. The large leaves give the tree a somewhat lush, tropical appearance. Small, green flowers are produced in the spring. The fruits are large and bright red when they are mature. The fruits are used as a lime substitute. They have an agreeably acid flavor, they make good preserves and a refreshing lemonade-like drink. The fruit is produced in small clusters of 2 - 3, it is up