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OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Commonly known as Sorrel tree, Sourwood
Racemes of white flowers and superb crimson and yellow autumn colouring
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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White -
Height - 10-15m (30-49ft) -
Spread - 8m (26ft)
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Tall Shrub - or tree. Produces urn-shaped, small flowers, to 6mm (¼in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full shade -
Full sun - avoid exposed sites. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - valued for its honey. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - eastern North America. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - to 25cm (10in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblanceolate
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree Shape - Conical - - to columnar.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Oxydendrum - Growing Guide
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10-15m (30-49ft)
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8m (26ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
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