Why Sourwood Tree Seedlings are Perfect for Your Landscape

Known scientifically as Oxydendrum Arboreum, the Sourwood Tree is hardy in zones 5-9. It is also commonly known as sorrel, sour gum, lily-of-the-valley, and arrowwood. It is a moderately straightforward growing type and requires little attention to thrive. It enjoys slightly acidic soil that drains well and total sun exposure, although it can tolerate partial shade while growing. This type needs ample moisture and does not thrive in drought conditions. It can be found in southern states as far west as Tennessee and Kentucky and as far north as Ohio.

In the fall, it is known as an absolute stunner that gives the sugar maple of the Northeast a run for its money. Its foliage adds a multi-color mixture of reds, purples, and yellows to the landscape, often displaying multiple colors simultaneously. During the summer, it provides ample bright white blossoms that attract beneficial pollinators, including honey bees. Its leaves are long-shaped and lush green. During the winter, it is decorated with seed pods.

How to Care for Sourwood Tree Seedlings for Healthy Growth

Sourwood Tree Seedlings is naturally resistant to disease and pests and has few known ailments. At maturity, it grows to a height of 25-50 feet and a width of up to 20 feet. A healthy one can grow up to 12-24 inches a year and, in ideal conditions, can live up to 200 years. It can take 4 to 5 years for it to produce blossoms.

Benefits of Planting Sourwood Tree Seedlings in Your Garden

This type is highly prized, and creamy white, bell-shaped flowers bloom every summer. The blossoms grow in lovely clusters four to ten inches long. This is followed by fruit with an oblong shape. The fruit is not edible, but the colors are beautiful. Bees adore it due to the extra sweetness of the honey produced, and it will flutter sweetly in the foliage. During the autumn, Sourwood Tree Seedlings are breathtaking. The leaves turn a gorgeous shade of orange and add beauty and grace to any yard.

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