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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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DeciduousToothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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White -
Height10-15m (30-49ft) -
Spread8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubOr tree. Produces urn-shaped, small flowers, to 6mm (¼in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full shade -
Full sunAvoid exposed sites. -
Partial shade
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
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Additional Features
Good to knowValued for its honey.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originEastern North America. -
Flower ShapePaniclesTo 25cm (10in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
(see photos above)
Oblanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeConicalTo 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) |
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Vermin & Pest Control
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