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Oxydendrum arboreum
Common Name: Sourwood, Sorrel tree
Synonyms:
Plant Family: EricaceaePlant Type: shrub, deciduous
Growth habit: columnar
Growth Rate: slow, mature size: 20m. high x 5m. wideColour: leaf- dark green, flower- cream, fruit- brown, stem- grey
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun, partial shade
Soil: moist, clay, sandy, pH preference - Acid, pH tolerance - Acid
Hardiness: minimum -28°C, USDA zone 5 to 5
Origin: America, NorthDescription:
Sourwood is a small tree or large shrub, growing to 10–20 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm diameter.Cultivation:
Requires acidic soils for successful growth.Propagation:
Requires acidic soils for successful growth.Design and Other Uses:
Bare root, container and seed.Other Notes:
Laxative, alleviate a dry-feeling mouth.