Ogeechee Lime, also known as White Tupelo or Sour Gum, is a deciduous tree native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States. In the wild these impressive trees are found growing along slow-moving rivers and are well adapted to saturated soils and occasional flooding. Ogeechee Lime is not related to limes or lemons, but garners its name from its edible fruit that has a sour, citrusy flavor. This species is dioecious and both a male and female plant are needed to produce fruit. In addition to the useful fruit, Ogeechee Lime is an incredibly valuable plant for honey production. Tupelo honey is light in color with a delicate, buttery, and smooth flavor with floral and fruity notes reminiscent of peaches or apricots.
Trees grow up to forty feet high and have an open crown of glossy green leaves. Ogeechee Lime has attractive fall foliage that turns shades of yellow and orange and mature trees develop a buttressed trunk. While plants tolerate wet and soggy conditions, they will also grow well in a standard garden setting with occasional irrigation. We recommend planting in full or partial sun.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6b or to -5 degrees Fahrenheit
For sale are packets of 10 seeds
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Ogeechee Lime, also known as White Tupelo or Sour Gum, is a deciduous tree native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States. In the wild these impressive trees are found growing along slow-moving rivers and are well adapted to saturated soils and occasional flooding. Ogeechee Lime is not related to limes or lemons, but garners its name from its edible fruit that has a sour, citrusy flavor. This species is dioecious and both a male and female plant are needed to produce fruit. In addition to the useful fruit, Ogeechee Lime is an incredibly valuable plant for honey production. Tupelo honey is light in color with a delicate, buttery, and smooth flavor with floral and fruity notes reminiscent of peaches or apricots.
Trees grow up to forty feet high and have an open crown of glossy green leaves. Ogeechee Lime has attractive fall foliage that turns shades of yellow and orange and mature trees develop a buttressed trunk. While plants tolerate wet and soggy conditions, they will also grow well in a standard garden setting with occasional irrigation. We recommend planting in full or partial sun.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6b or to -5 degrees Fahrenheit
For sale are packets of 10 seeds
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