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Sourwood
Oxydendron arboreum |
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Description:
A slow growing tree that adapts to any light condition but grows it's best canopy in full
sun. Oxydendrons serve as hosts for butterfly larvae. |
| Common Name: |
Sourwood, Sorrel Tree, Lily of the Valley
Tree |
| Botanical
Name: |
Oxydendron |
| Type: |
Deciduous tree |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate some drought and some salt
but prefers well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of 7.0 or less (acidic) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant, attracts butterflies, serve
as hosts for butterfly larvae |
| Pests: |
Fall webworm is sometimes prevalent but not serious, no
control is needed |
| Diseases: |
Leaf spots may sometimes cause leaf defoliation. |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone approximately April 1st, May 20th,
July 4th, August 15th & October 30th. Keep granular fertilizers off foliage and
away from stems and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of fertilizer for new
plantings. Planting Instructions: Trees &
Shrubs |
| Varieties: |
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Oxdendron
arboreum
Sourwood/Lily of the Valley Tree
zones 5-8
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 Description: A pyramidal tree with a rounded
top and drooping branches and white, urn-shaped fragrant flowers from June to early
July. Prefers acidic soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, orange & red fall colors |
| Height: |
25-30' |
| Spread: |
15-25' |
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