Water tupelo


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Wa´ter tu´pe`lo


1.(Bot.) A species of large tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) growing in swamps in the southern of the United States. See Ogeechee lime.
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Have a new perspective of this wet habitat and rendezvous with the state champion water tupelo tree.
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It's an excellent place to stretch your legs for an intriguing 15-minute trail walk among water tupelo and bald cypress trees.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Exploring Mississippi's Natchez Trace
These bald cypress and water tupelo are likely hundreds of years old; their bases fan out near the water's surface, several feet lower than the high-water mark indicated on their trunks.
SEEKING ANCIENT CYPRESS: Navigating the swampy waters of western Tennessee
32 Water Tupelo Lane measures at 1,438 square feet with a lot size of 2,178 square feet.
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Nontidal forests were dominated by water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica L.), Carolina ash (Fraxinus caroliniana Mill.), Ogeechee tupelo (Nyssa ogeche Bartr.
Changes in wetland forest structure, basal growth, and composition across a tidal gradient
The trees thrive in wet conditions and are often found in swamps, either alone in pure stands or growing alongside water tupelo, maples and oaks.
Bald & beautiful
The remaining hardwood species include bald cypress, black walnut, green ash, pecan (native), persimmon and water tupelo. These are sold at $190 per 1,000 with a minimum order of 100 seedlings at $25.
Forestry Commission selling seedlings. (Forestry)
Factors influencing stump sprouting of swamp and water tupelo seedlings.
Fossil record and ecology of Nyssa (Cornaceae)
During summer both species commonly roost in large diameter water tupelo (N.
Divergent roosting habits of Rafinesque's big-eared bat and southeastern myotis during winter floods
The Water Tupelo, Nyssa aquatica, and the Black Gum, Nyssa sylvatica, can be found throughout the state, and both trees have attractive autumn foliage.
Fall foliage: enjoy the beautiful color of autumn in Mississippi
On the strength of its 12 1/2-foot diameter, a new 590-point champion water tupelo in Hampton County, Virginia beat out the old champ by 74 points and moved its species from 30th to 19th place in the Register.
Big changes for big trees
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