Oxydendrum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sourwood or Sorrel Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum, pronounced /ˌɒksɨˈdɛndrəm ɑrˈbɔəriəm/ ) is the sole species in the genus Oxydendrum DC , in the family Ericaceae. It is native to eastern No...
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A PLANTS profile of Oxydendrum arboreum (sourwood) from the USDA PLANTS database.
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Oxydendrum arboreum is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting sourwood (opens a new window).
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www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/oarboreum.htm
www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/oarboreum.htm
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Fact Sheet ST-429. October 1994. Oxydendrum arboreum. Figure 1. Middle-aged Sourwood. Sourwood. 1. Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2. INTRODUCTION ...
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hort.ufl.edu/trees/OXYARBA.pdf
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Fairly common understory tree in areas with dry, acidic soil. Fragrant sprays of small white flowers in early summer and brilliant scarlet leaves in fall. The large, simple, finely serrate leaves have an acidic taste, ... Young leaves are edible. Can be difficult ... Hanging sprays of fragrant white urceolate (urn-shaped) flowers,
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www.duke.edu/~cwcook/trees/oxar.html
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Description; The sourwood is a deciduous, medium tall tree that grows to heights of 30-60 ft (9-18.3 m). The tree has a slender pyramid form often with a curved or leaning trunk. The bark is ... #74 Oxydendrum arboreum; Common Names: sourwood, sorrel tree, lily-of-the-valley tree; Family: Ericaceae (heath Family) ;
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www.floridata.com/ref/o/oxydendr.cfm
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Scientific Name; Oxydendrum arboreum; Common Name; Sourwood; Lily of the valley tree; Sorrel tree ... ; Trees; Plant Fact Sheets; Consumer Hort ... Hardiness Zones:6-9...
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www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-n...
www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/oxydendrum_arboreum.html
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Oxydendrum arboreum; Sourwood Tree, Sorrel Tree ... The genus Oxydendrum only has this single species, very close to Pieris and Lyonia, yet unique on account of it's deciduous rather than evergreen growth cycle. The gracefully drooping flowers are reminiscent of Pieris.
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www.plantbuzz.com/Trees/small/Oxydendrum.htm
www.plantbuzz.com/Trees/small/Oxydendrum.htm
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Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous and finely toothed with stiff hairs on the midrib and a sour taste. Twigs are zigzag and green to red, yellow, or brown. Buds are embedded. ... Flowers are white and bell-shaped forming drooping graceful clusters. Shade tolerant. The hard wood is used for pulp and specialty items.
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www.forestry.auburn.edu/samuelson/dendrology/ericaceae_...
www.forestry.auburn.edu/samuelson/dendrology/ericaceae_pg/sourwood.htm
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