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The Water Tupelo is a large aquatic tree that is native to floodplains
and swamps from Florida to Texas north to Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and
Virginia. It is often seen growing in standing water in the lower Mississippi
Valley and southeastern U.S. coastal areas, either in pure stands or in
combination with bald cypress, water oaks and swamp cottonwoods. It grows to
80’ (less frequently to 100′) tall and features a swollen base (like bald
cypress), upward tapering trunk and rounded spreading crown. Trees are
typically symmetrical in youth but more irregular with age. Large, glossy,
oblong to obovate, dark green leaves (4-8″ long) usually have smooth edges
(but sometimes sparse marginal teeth) and usually are finely downy (but
sometimes glabrous) underneath. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Trees are primarily
dioecious (male and female flowers on separate trees), but sometimes a few
perfect flowers appear on the same tree. Greenish-white flowers (male in
clusters and female solitary) bloom in spring. Dark purple fruit (drupes to
1″ long) mature in fall. Bees love the flowers of tupelo gum (tupelo honey
is sold throughout the South). Wood is used for crates, broom handles and
floors. Easily grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers
moist, acidic soils. Tolerates poorly-drained soils and can grow in standing
water. It is common in some parts of its range but plants or seeds are hard to
find in nurseries.
Growing Instructions
The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted in the fall
for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter
conditions and to break their dormancy.
1. Place the seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a
refrigerator for 1-2 months.
2. Fill a pot with potting soil.
3. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the container.
5. Put the pot in an area that is in full sun or part shade.
6. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist.
7. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
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Awesome product and company
Bryan (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
Nolan (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Kayden (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Edward (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!