Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood, Sorrel Tree

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Deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for vibrant autumn foliage and cascading white flower panicles in summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sourwood, Sorrel Tree
Family Ericaceae
Genus Oxydendrum
Species Arboreum
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Summer, white panicles
Leaf Color Green turning red/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic (pH 4.5-6), moist, well-drained loam rich in organic matter or peat mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; drought sensitive when young, reduce watering during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; foliage color intensifies with more light exposure

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring if growth is poor

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Lace Bug Scale Insect Tent Caterpillar

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Apr
May
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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