10 Seeds Sourwood Tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) Ornamental Fall Color Seeds

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a graceful, deciduous ornamental tree prized for its cascading clusters of small, white, bell-shaped summer flowers and brilliant scarlet-to-burgundy fall foliage. This native tree offers multi-season interest and a fine-textured, open canopy that makes it a standout specimen for landscape use.

Grow this elegant tree as a focal point in woodland gardens, naturalized settings, or as an ornamental shade tree. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade for best color and flowering; fall color is especially vivid in sunnier spots. Provide consistent moisture, especially when young.
Species: Oxydendrum arboreum
Variety: Not specified
Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Habit: Upright, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Acidic, well-drained, moist
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Requires cold stratification (30-60 days) or sow outdoors in fall
Sowing: Surface sow on moist soil; light needed for germination
Spacing: Plant 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Slow-growing; do not let seeds dry out during germination