Sourwood Seed

Oxydendrum arboreum

£6.00 inc. VAT

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


		

			

			Size
			
mini seed packet (Approx 3000 seeds)


		

			

			Family
			
Ericaceae


		

			

			Flowering Month
			
August, September


		

			

			Colour
			
white


		

			

			Hardiness
			
Hardy


		

			

			Life Cycle
			
tree


		

			

			Evergreen
			
deciduous


		

			

			Interest
			
flowers


		

			

			Requires
			
sun