Sourwood

 

Common Name	Sourwood
Scientific Name	Oxydendrum arboreum
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	20' to 50'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	considerable ornamental value due to beautiful summer flowers and brilliant red fall color; excellent honey tree; grows in acid soils