Oxydendrum arboreum
Form in flower (Asheville, NC) Jim Robbins
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Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

The Sourwood tree has beautiful white flowers in the summer that attract bees, which make delicious honey from the nectar. In the fall, its leaves turn bright red and orange, making it one of the prettiest trees around.

Highlights:

  • Seasonal Interest
  • Evergreen
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Wildlife
  • Great for Containers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Toxic to Pets

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