63.Sourwood

Wofford Arboretum South Campus

English - June 28, 2007 12:37 - 1 minute - 483 KB
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone: 4 – 9
Height: 25 – 30
Spread: 20
Habit: Pyramidal tree, with rounded top and drooping branches; very lovely outline
Light: Best in sun or partial shade
Soil: Acidic, peaty, moist, well-drained soil preferable
Flowers: 1/4 long, fragrant, white, urn-shaped flowers in 4 – 10 long and wide, drooping panicles; flowers June to early July
Fruit: 5-valved, 1/3 long, capsule, brown at maturity
Landscape use: An all-season ornamental; excellent specimen plant
History: Native range is southwestern Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, and Indiana; south to western Florida and the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana; introduced in 1747
Pests\Problems: None; Problems: leaf spot, twig blight
Significant Features: Beautiful, drooping flowers; gorgeous, brilliant red fall color