Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyssaceae

Genus:

Nyssa

Species:

Nyssa ogeche

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas

Germination Information