Saturday, 24 October 2015

Oxydendrum arboreum


  • Common Name - sourwood
  • Botanical Name - Oxydendrum arboreum
  • Family - Ericaceae  
  • Bark - grey, lenticelled
  • Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, acuminate apex, serrate margins
  • Flower - panicle inforescence, July - August
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - capsule, October
  • Habit - arching
  • Form - pryamidal
  • Size - 32 - 49 foot
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - Autumn interest

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