Sourwood Seed

Oxydendrum arboreum

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Sourwood is a  decorative, hardy, small deciduous tree/shrub with glossy green leaves. It develops very brilliant autumn colour. Long panicles of white ericaceous-type bell-flowers appear in July to Sept. Fragrant and bee-friendly.

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Description

Oxydendron arboreum

Common Name: Sourwood, Sorrel Tree

Native: Eastern America, especially the Appalachians

Provenance: USA

Size and Spread(10yrs): 3-4m x 2.5m

Treatment required: no treatment needed but seeds need light to germinate so best to surface sow.

Seed/kg: 3,000,000

Ideal sowing period: Autumn

Soil Conditions: needs acid soil and is shallow rooting.

Planting instructions: Full sun or part shade, sheltered, with little root competition if possible.

Mature Height: 12m

Pic courtesy of Jaknouse



			

Additional information

Weight 1.00 g
Genus

Oxydendrum

Family

Ericaceae

Flowering Month

August, September

Colour

white

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

flowers

Requires

sun

Size

Mini seed pack (approx 300 seeds), Seed pack (approx 3000 seeds)