Sourwood Tree Seedlings - Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood tree seedlings are young trees of the species Oxydendrum arboreum, typically grown from seeds, and they exhibit its distinctive elliptical leaves and eventual potential to produce fragrant white flowers and red fall foliage.

One of the first things you will notice when you look at these is its leaves. It has iconic, unusual leaves that look almost like red-orange claws. Known as a popular option for professional landscape designs, this plant is also a favorite of home gardeners.

Sourwood Tree Seedlings Are Treasured for Their Natural Beauty

This plant is cherished and highly prized among gardeners because of its fiery elegance. It offers beautiful foliage, stunning flower clusters, and a graceful shape. Because it only grows to a maximum of 30 feet in normal conditions, it is ideal for most locations in your garden and yard.

Sourwood Tree Seedlings Have Lovely Flowers

These produce bell-shaped, creamy white flowers. Each flower cluster is about 4 to 10 inches long. Once the flowers have completed blossoming, the plant produces oblong fruits. Thanks to its sweet nectar, butterflies and bees are attracted to the flowers. If you want to relax and watch the butterflies in your garden, this plant is an excellent addition to your property.

This Native Tree Has Gorgeous Foliage

Scientifically, this plant is known as Oxydendrum arboreum. Common names, like lily-of-the-valley, sour gum, or sorrel, also realize it. During the fall, it produces stunning foliage that rivals sugar maples. You can see shades of purple, red, and yellow. Often, multiple foliage colors will appear at the same time.

Once planted, they can quickly reach 25 to 30 feet.

In rare circumstances, they can grow as tall as 50 feet. During normal conditions, they can produce 12 to 24 inches a year. Thanks to the canopy, you can relax under 20 feet of shade. Plus, these plants can live up to 200 years.

Since Sourwood Tree Seedlings can take up to five years to produce blossoms, don’t worry if you don’t see any flowers in the first couple of years after you initially plant them in the ground. The blossoms will eventually arrive if the plant is kept healthy. Before long, you can enjoy having bell-shaped flowers and stunning foliage in your yard.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Sourwood tree seedlings thrive in well-drained, acidic soils. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mulch near the ground to retain dampness and control weeds. In early spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Prune lightly to shape and encourage a strong structure.

Plant Reproduction

Sourwood tree seedlings spread via wind-dispersed seeds and root suckers

Plant seedlings in early spring or fall when temperatures are mild. Choose a well-drained site with the proper sunlight for the tree species. Dig a hole that's deep and wide enough to support but not hamper the root system without bending or crowding the roots. Place the seedling in the hole, ensuring the root collar (where the roots meet the stem) is level with or slightly above the soil surface. Fill the hole with soil, and pack it around the roots to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the moisture consistent, especially during the first few years, to help the roots establish. Put a 2-4 inch layer of mulch around the base, but keep it away from the trunk to retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Protect the seedlings from pests and physical damage with suitable guards or fencing. Tree seedlings will thrive and grow into strong, healthy trees with proper care.

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