Oxydendrum arboreum
Sourwood
Sourwood has strands of bell-shaped white flowers in mid to late summer and brilliant red fall foliage. Oxydendrum arboreum is a wonderful tree for honeybees, producing excellent flavored honey. Leaves have a sour taste, hence the common name. This is a multi-season beauty from the Ericaceae. Try planting it with other acid loving plants like Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
- Category: Woody Ornamentals
- Hardiness Zone: 5
- Height: 25 Feet
- Spread: 20 Feet
- Bloom Color: White
| Qty | Description | Comments | Future Crop | Future Crop Ready Date |
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Soil Conditions
| • | Average |
Bloom Time
| • | Summer |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
