Nyssa ogeche, commonly referred to as Ogeechee tupelo, white tupelo, river lime, ogeechee lime tree, sour gum or wild lime is a deciduous tree. Growing to 15 m (49 ft 3 in), it is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The flowers are pollinated by bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Form | tree |
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Fruit type | Drupe |
Fruit color | Red |
Fruit season | Fall, Summer |
Leaf arrangement | Alternate |
Simple/compound | Simple |
Evergreen or deciduous | Deciduous |
Leaf shape | Oblong, Ovate |
Leaf margin | Entire, Toothed |
Venation | Pinnate |
Bark color | Brown, Gray |
Bark texture | Blocky, Ridged, Scaly |
Flower color | green, white |
Bloom time | Spring |