Common Name: Sourwood
Latin Name: Oxydendrum arboreum
Size: 20 (min) to 30 (max)
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Sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
Maximum Height: 30 feet
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SourwoodOxydendrum arboreum
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Oxydendrum
species: arboreum
Origin:
Size: 20 (min) to 30 (max)
Size Description:
Notes: Likes acid soils. Difficult to grow in Cincinnati.
Characteristics:
| Sustainability: | Poor | ||
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. |
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Plant Images and Specimens
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery Cave Hill Road Louisville KY
Specimen: 449
Specimen: 449
Tree in fall color
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Season: Oct 22
Foliage and fruit
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisveille, KY
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz