Sourwood
Native Sourwood is a very ornamental small to medium-sized tree native to the United States. Leaves of Oxydendron arboreum possess a sour taste, giving the plant the common name of Sourwood.
Habitat moist, acid soils, slopes of mixed hardwoods; intermediate tolerance, sub-climax
Life span- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sourwood has a moderate lifespan, which is defined as anywhere from 100 to 250 years.
Height-Grows 25' to 30' high with 20' spread
economic use- t is of little value as a timber species but the wood is heavy and is used locally for handles, firewood and in mixture with other species for pulp. Sourwood is important as a source of honey in some areas and sourwood honey is marketed locally.
Habitat moist, acid soils, slopes of mixed hardwoods; intermediate tolerance, sub-climax
Life span- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sourwood has a moderate lifespan, which is defined as anywhere from 100 to 250 years.
Height-Grows 25' to 30' high with 20' spread
economic use- t is of little value as a timber species but the wood is heavy and is used locally for handles, firewood and in mixture with other species for pulp. Sourwood is important as a source of honey in some areas and sourwood honey is marketed locally.
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