Sourwood seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Sourwood seeds produce elegant, deciduous trees with an upright to slightly spreading growth habit and finely textured foliage. These trees are well adapted to temperate climates and develop steadily over time. Sourwood performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, acidic, organic-rich soil and consistent moisture during establishment. Suitable for landscaping, shade planting, and ornamental use, it establishes gradually and becomes an attractive long-lived tree.

Features

• Deciduous tree with upright, graceful form
• Suitable for ornamental landscaping and shade
• Prefers acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Long-lived and adaptable in suitable climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Oxydendrum arboreum
• Common Name (US): Sourwood Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental flowering tree variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, deciduous tree
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Late winter to early spring (after cold stratification)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30–60 days with cold stratification at 1–5°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 8–15 meters height; 4–8 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 4–6 meters between trees