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.
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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 |
