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sorrel tree

Oxydendrum arboreum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Oxydendrum
Family: Ericaceae
Common Names: sourwood, titi

About this plant

O. arboreum is a large shrub with alternate, finely toothed, glossy leaves which turn brilliant red in autumn, and small white flowers from late summer

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained acidic soil in a sheltered position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years