SOURWOOD
Oxydendrum arboreum
Buy Sourwood Tree online. Sourwood tree is pyramidal, with a rounded top and drooping branches, with a very beautiful outline. The leaf color is rich iridescent green in spring becoming lustrous dark green in summer, turning yellow, red and purple in fall. Flowers are white, perfect urn-shaped and fragrant.
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 25-30 Feet · Mature Spread: 15-20 Feet
Purchase SOURWOOD Online:
Root Pouch 2 gallon
(SKU: 1213)
(9 units available now - S)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $80.00 In Stock
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
(SKU: 8233)
(7 units available now - S)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $150.00 In Stock
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 2-3 ft tall
(SKU: 14598)
(6 units available now - S)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $150.00 In Stock
Family: Ericaceae · Common Name: Sourwood
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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SOURWOOD Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Creamy White |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Habit*
| • | Ornamental/Medium Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
2 review(s) for SOURWOOD
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SOURWOOD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Oxydendrum is very easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes About SOURWOOD
Sourwood is a not so common medium sized tree with excellent fall color. Makes an excellent tree for any landscape or garden. Order now, supplies are limited. You will not be billed until tree is shipped.
Hugo - Nov 10, 2015
Missouri (Hardiness Zone: 5)
It's a beautiful Tree I love it! Came in perfect condition and super healthy looking. I been looking for a potted sourwood for a while. Now I hope I can keep it alive.
William Tydings - Jul 13, 2019
Texas (Hardiness Zone: 7)
Excellent packaging, very healthy trees! Sooner Plant Farm will be my go-to supplier from now on.