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OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Commonly known as Sorrel tree, Sourwood
Grown primarily for its crimson and yellow autumn colour but the racemes but the racemes of drooping white flowers in maturity are equally fine
Small
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Valued for its honey. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousToothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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White
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PaniclesTo 25cm (10in) long
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
10-15m (30-49ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces urn-shaped, small flowers, to 6mm (¼in) long.
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Tree
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Avoid exposed sites. -
ConicalTo columnar.
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10-15m (30-49ft)
8m (26ft)
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Oxydendrum - Growing Guide
