Oxydendrum arboreum, Sourwood Genus_Styphnolobium Best growth occurs in a

Best growth occurs in a light

Variety description: This cultivar sports some of

selected from our test beds for its luminous

berries make great forage for birds in late summer

We will send complete instructions for starting seeds and planting

Oxydendrum arboreum, Sourwood Genus_Styphnolobium Best growth occurs in aVariety description: This outstanding native tree has many attributes which make a fine addition to the landscape. Commonly called sourwood or sorrel tree, Oxydendrum is a deciduous understory tree that is native to the eastern United States from Pennsylvania south to Florida and Louisiana. Gray bark on mature trees is fissured, ridged and scaly. Finely toothed, glossy green leaves (to 5 8 long) are reminiscent of peach. Leaves have a sour taste,