Sourwood
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Sourwood |
| Botanical Name | Oxydendrum arboreum |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shade |
| Mature Height | 40 to 50 ft |
| Mature Width | 20 to 25 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | June to July |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Red Red |
| Attributes | Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained,Wet |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Low |
| Watering Notes | Shallow root system requires no surrounding root competition. Water if rainfall is less than 1" per week. Mulching is recommended to maintain moisture |
| Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
| Prune Notes | No pruning is needed. Maintenance pruning should be done in winter dormancy. |