Sourwood

There are so many reasons to love this tree! With it's compact size, beautiful summer blooms, and arguably the best fall color of any tree. This lovely native provides multi-season intrest, and would be a welcome addition to any yard with dry acidic soil. -- The Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) has it all – refreshing shade, beautiful flowers, and unmatched fall color. With lovely summer flowers and an ideal size for modern lots, Sourwood is the perfect choice as a shade or accent tree in yards with dry, acidic soils. It has a graceful weeping appearance, with slightly downturned branches, and leaves that dip towards the ground. As spring transitions to summer, large glossy green leaves cover the Sourwood tree. The large, bright green leaves are elliptical and appear smooth from a distance. The leaves actually have a bitter taste, which is where the name ‘Sourwood’ comes from. The Sourwood blooms at a time when most other trees are not in bloom and the beautiful white flowers offer