Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood

 This plant forms a tall, pyramidal tree with long, thin, glossy leaves that turn vivid red, yellow, or purple in autumn. In late summer, small flowers resmbling lily-of-the-valleu bllom, decorating the tree in white. The blossoms are followed by yellowish seed capsules that turn brown and persist into winter. 20'-50' h x 10' x 25' w Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Soil type: acidic, moist, well-draining Deer tolerant