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Oxydendrum arboreum

Oxydendron arboreum
Sorrel tree, Sourwood

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a well-formed young plant, in accordance with the description, with even at this time still a few coloured leaves... can't wait to see it settle in the garden!

Nathalie, 17/11/2022

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An atypical bush with abundant and long-lasting flowering and foliage that turns fiery in autumn.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Oxydendrum arboreum, also known as Andromeda arborea or Sorrel Tree, is a bush with remarkable summer flowering. Its appeal continues with foliage that turns fiery in autumn.

The blooms of the Oxydendrum arboreum are abundant and last at least two months. They consist of white bells gathered in long pendulous clusters measuring 10 to 25cm (3.9 - 9.8 in). Its foliage is deciduous and turns reddish-purple in autumn. Its slender pyramidal habit and its long slightly inflected branches make this sourwood or Sorrel tree a very elegant and airy bush. In Florida, where it originates from, it can grow over 25m (82 ft) tall, but in Northern Europe it rarely exceeds 5m.

Like many species in its family, this bush thrives only in acidic substrate. It is also recommended to protect it in winter and plant in a location sheltered from cold winter winds.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit conical, pyramidal
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Oxydendron

Species

arboreum

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Sorrel tree, Sourwood

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference95991

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Planting and care

Preferably plant Oxydendrum arboreum in a sunny site sheltered from cold winter winds. Plant in the spring in a cool, humus-rich, fertile, and acidic soil. Protect it during the winter by covering the base with straw or dry leaves or by using a winter fleece on the entire bush. It is best to do both. Your Andromeda arborea will not require pruning.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, acid and humus-rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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