Oxydendrum - Wikipedia
Oxydendrum arboreum, / ˌ ɒ k s ɪ ˈ d ɛ n d r ə m ɑːr ˈ b ɔːr i ə m / [2] the sourwood or sorrel tree, is the sole species in the genus Oxydendrum, in the family Ericaceae. It is native to eastern North America, from southern Pennsylvania south to northwest Florida and west to southern Illinois; it is most common in the lower chain ...
Oxydendrum arboreum (Lily of the Valley Tree, Sorrel Tree, Sourwood …
Sourwood is a deciduous, small to medium tree in the blueberry family (Ericaceae). It is native to the eastern and southern United States, from Pennsylvania to northern Florida and west to Ohio and Louisiana. It can be found throughout North Carolina, although more rarely in the low, alluvial plain. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet ...
How to Grow and Care for Sourwood (oxydendrum arboreum)
Jul 18, 2024 · Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a small ornamental tree that is a prized for its beautiful blooms, fall color and relatively easy care.
Sourwood Tree: Leaves, Bark, Flowers (With Pictures)
Dec 17, 2021 · Sourwood is a beautiful decorative tree suitable for growing in full sun to partial shade in residential garden landscapes. This article is a comprehensive guide to growing a sourwood landscape tree in your front or backyard.
Sourwood - US Forest Service Research and Development
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) grows in the upland forests of the southeastern United States. Also known as sorrel-tree or lily-of-the-valley-tree, its flowers are an important source of honey in some areas but it is of little value as a timber species.
Oxydendrum arboreum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Oxydendrum arboreum, commonly called sourwood or sorrel tree, is a deciduous understory tree that is native to the eastern United States from Pennsylvania south to Florida and Louisiana.
Sourwood - The Morton Arboretum
Sourwood is a pyramidal to oval tree that grows 25 to 30 feet high and 20 to 25 feet wide. It is native primarily to the southeastern United States and commonly found on well-drained upland slopes. Bark is gray-brown and deeply ridged with the …
Sourwood | Native, Ornamental, Shade Tree | Britannica
sourwood, (species Oxydendrum arboreum), deciduous ornamental tree, of the heath family (Ericaceae), native to southeastern North America. It grows to about 23 metres (75 feet) in height. The bitter-tasting leaves are alternate, stalked, rather oblong, and 12–20 cm (5–8 inches) long.
Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood) - Gardenia
Prized for its multi-season interest, Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood) is a slow-growing, deciduous tree of delicately pyramidal habit with a slender trunk and a narrow oblong crown.
ENH-588/ST429: Oxydendrum arboreum: Sourwood - EDIS
General Information. Scientific name: Oxydendrum arboreum. Pronunciation: ock-sih-DEN-drum ar-BORE-ee-um. Common name (s): Sourwood, Sorrel-Tree. Family: Ericaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 5A through 9A (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America. Invasive potential: little invasive potential. Uses: specimen; highway median; shade.