A native tree of North America, white fragrant flowers in early summer. Leaves are rich green, turning yellow, red and purple in fall. The sourwood is best known for it’s the hard-to-find and extremely delicious honey that bees produce from the fragrant blossoms.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, somewhat drought tolerant. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune to shape annually. Pruning time: late winter to early spring.