Sourwood is one of the first trees to turn fall colors in the Eastern forest. By late August, it is common to see foliage of young sourwood trees along roadsides beginning to turn red.

This is a good time of year to think about what I call 'Patriotic Plants,' those that are native to America and our area, like Oxydendrum arboreum, or Sourwood tree.

Sourwood is a tree for all seasons, rewarding you with year-round beauty, according to native plant enthusiast Helen Hamilton of Williamsburg, Va. In spring, the tree is covered with lacy white ...

Sourwood is truly a tree for all seasons. It is one of our most beautiful natives and is ideal as a small specimen tree. It ...

QUESTION: In 2005, I planted three sourwood trees. Last year one tree developed spots on the leaves. I was instructed to use systemic spray containing Propiconazole. I gave it three ...

Sourwood is a tree for all seasons, rewarding you with year-round beauty, according to native plant enthusiast Helen Hamilton of Williamsburg. In spring, the tree is covered with lacy white fronds … ...

Common name: Sourwood, lily of the valley tree Botanical name: Oxydendron arboreum Trivia: This Virginia native plant is called sourwood because of the sour taste of its sap (even the Greek word ...

The Sourwood Festival began in 1977 in honor of the region's important honey source, the sourwood tree. Over 30,000 people are expected to attend from all over the southeast. The non-alcoholic street ...

Sourwood is an exceptional tree for slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5), well-drained soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade although flowering and fall colors are best in full sun. The tree ...

QUESTION: In 2005, I planted three sourwood trees. Last year one tree developed spots on the leaves. I was instructed to use systemic spray containing Propiconazole. I gave it three treatments ...