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Sourwood
The Sourwood tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, is one of the most prized native trees, especially noted for its summer flowering and gorgeous fall colors. The Sourwood makes a nice small specimen tree for small spaces and looks great at the woodland edge. It is also known as the Sorrel Tree and Lily-of-the-Valley Tree. Sourwood honey is prized by gourmets. The leaves are deciduous, up to 8" in length, sour-tasting, and turn scarlet in the fall. The fruit is a small gray capsule appearing in spike-like clusters. The bark is dark and blocky (alligator hide). Displays white Lily-of-the-Valley like flowers in July. Plant in full sun to partial shade in acid, organic, moist, well-drained soil. Beautiful scarlet-orange leaf color in fall. Great for a small yard, patio or lawn tree. ... get more information
Box Elder Maple The trunk is relatively short and tapering, and the crown is spreading and bushy. Box Elder trees are fast growing and tolerate poor conditions. These shade trees have brittle wood. The seeds are a source of food for birds and mammals, and are important because they stay on the tree through winter, when other food resources are scarce. |
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