Ogeechee Lime Trees are a very rare but increasingly popular member of the Tupelo family. The only natural habitat for Ogeechee Limes is in the Southeast coastal plains from South Carolina to Florida, and especially in swamplands. Ogeechee Lime Trees grow well with both full or partial sun, can withstand flooding, and will adapt to normal garden conditions as well. The oblong Ogeechee fruit itself has beautiful color changes and are eaten by water fowl and raccoons. The Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree is a fast-growing North American species that can grow from 80-100 ft. tall when it is mature. The Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree grows well near water and is fascinating to deer and other various game wildlife animals. The Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree will grow in the Coastal Plains, from VA to FL and also TX-MO. The Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree is used for timber, game wildlife food and for honey production. In the Spring, white flowers and dark purple fruit appear on the Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree and the fruit holds through November. The berry fruit of the Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree is relished by deer, bear, raccoon, squirrel, fox, waterfowl, quail, turkey, ruffled grouse and other various songbirds. The berry fruit of the Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree is a favorite food among ducks and you can watch them congregate around the Ogeechee Lime Berry Tree to pick the fruit as it falls from the tree.