Price range: $34.99 through $79.99
Focal point, Pollinator Plants
20 to 50'
1 Gallon, 3 Gallon
June, July
White
Medium
Acidic, organically rich, well-drained.
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a small tree or large shrub that can reach 20-30′ in cultivation (50′ in the wild) and grows naturally in well-draining clearings and woodland bluffs, ravines, and hills. It is often used as an ornamental tree in landscaping, usually as a specimen tree or in group plantings. The showy, white, bell-shaped flowers bloom on drooping panicles resembling Lily of the Valley, hence one of the common names Lily of the Valley Tree. Sourwood produces more blooms in full sun, and the nectar attracts bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. The leaves are dark green in summer but turn a vivid bright scarlet in fall. Pale yellow fruit capsules that appear after blooms are spent contrast well with the fall color and maintain winter interest after leaves drop. The fruit provides food for birds and small mammals. Natural hollows in the tree provide refuge for climbing reptiles and amphibians, bats, and other small wildlife.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
