| Common Name: |
Sourwood |
| Scientific Name: |
Oxydendron arboreum |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka - Lily of the valley Tree, Sorrel Tree, Titi |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Straight, slender trunk and narrow oblong crown |
| Bloom Color: |
Waxy, lily-of-the-valley-like, white flowers bloom on slender, drooping, one-sided terminal panicles (4-8? long) |
| Bloom Season: |
Early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Finely-toothed, glossy green leaves (to 5-8? long) are reminiscent of peach; leaves have a sour taste, hence the common name; leaves produce consistently excellent fall color, typically turning crimson red |
| Trunk Description: |
Gray bark on mature trees is fissured, ridged and scaly |
| Height of Plant: |
20-50 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10-25 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Acidic, moist, organically rich, well-drained soils |
| Native Range: |
Eastern and southeastern United States |
| Maintenance: |
Low |