Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

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Common Name:

Sourwood

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1525 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Description

O. arboreum is native to the eastern United States. It bears a pyramidal shape with a slender trunk. It bears narrow, 5 to 8 inch long leaves, similar to peach leaves. They are bronze tinted in early spring, and rich green in the summer. In fall, the leaves turn orange, scarlet, or blackish purple. The tree blooms in the summer, bearing fragrant, bell-shaped creamy white flowers.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Blooming

In midsummer, 10 inch long nodding clusters of creamy white, bell shaped flowers. Followed by attractive seedpods from late summer through winter. In fall, foliage turns attractive shades of red, yellow, and purple.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Growth

Deciduous tree, 25-35 feet tall, 15-20 feet wide. Works well in a woodland garden.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Planting

Sow seeds in fall, in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Pest

Oxydendrum is sometimes prone to leaf spots.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) - Interesting facts

There is only one known species of Oxydendrum found in the woodlands and along stream in Eastern North America. The shrubs are usually greater in size than the trees. Its nectar is used to make sourwood jelly, or is produced into deliciuos honey by bees.