Oxydendrum arboreum

Largest form of the ericaceous family. Showy terminal cream colored flower panicles in mid-summer. Prominent tan seed clusters in winter. Bright red fall foliage color.

Oxydendron arboreum

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Common Name sourwood
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Low
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 40
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 12
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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