What is oxydendrum?
oxydendrum is more often known as a tree of acid due to the acid taste of its leaves. It is also called the tree of sorrels and lily of the tree of the valley, oxydendrum grows as a native tree over most of the southeastern United States. The tree grows to a height of about 30 feet (9 meters), but can reach heights of up to 60 feet (18 meters). It has a range of about 20 feet (6 meters).
The Sourwood tree branches are a favorite food for deer. Reddish-brown oxydendrum is most commonly used for firewood and pulp. It is also known as a tree of honey, with bees attracted by its abundant flowers. Tree leaves are often made to help hydrate and cool. In traditional medicine, various parts of the tree were used to treat fever, soothing pain and treatment of digestive diseases.
Oxydendrum is popular with homeowners and gardeners for large, fragrant clusters of white flowers that produce in mid -summer. Panicles of Flowers are often 10 inches long (25 cm). oxydendrum is also selected for landscaping due to its brilliant orange and red fall colors. It is one of the first trees to exhibit leaves at the end of summer or early autumn.
The only species in its family oxydenrum is in the scientific family ericaceae . He considered both a decorative tree and a shade tree, has dark green leaves and declining branches. It often grows in an oval shape. It is assumed that it grows at a slow to medium pace and is not done well in areas with heavy air pollution.
Sourwood tree should be planted in full sun in the spring of the year and on a well -drain soil. The tree has a certain degree of drought tolerance. It is a remarkably healthy tree and is rarely affected by disease or pests.
Sometimes it is used as a terrace tree, oxydendrum produces clusters of fruit containing seeds. Fruits are less than 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) largeSti and brown. The fruit holds the tree until the middle of the winter, when it finally falls to the ground.
In addition to the Sourwood tree, which was found growing wild, two hybrid varieties were developed. Mt. Charm is known for brighter leaves than a wild tree. Chameleon is known for having a rainbow color compared to the wild tree.