Oxydendrum arboreum #3
Oxydendrum arboreum #3
Sourwood
Showy flowers and fall color
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Upright, pyramidal, native deciduous tree. Blooms in summer with fragrant, clustered, urn shaped white flowers. Foliage is lustrous, dark green in summer transforming to yellow, red and purple in the fall. Slow growing and particular about soil conditions.
Botanical Name- Oxydendrum arboreum
Pronunciation- ok-see-DEN-drum ar-BOR-ee-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 25 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Mid-late summer
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (famed for sourwood honey), butterflies
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering if needed; keep soil acidic and evenly moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and improve structure.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay soil with peat or pine bark to maintain acidity.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf spot, rust
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