How to Grow and Care for Sourwood

Sourwood is best suited for well-drained, acidic soils and requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Special care points include maintaining soil acidity and ensuring proper moisture levels without waterlogging. Due to its specific soil and light requirements, sourwood can be challenging for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Sourwood

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks

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Types of Sourwood

Common sourwood

Common sourwood (*Oxydendrum arboreum*) is a deciduous tree that is indigenous to the eastern United States. Its leaves have a sour taste—hence the name. That is why the genus name comes from the Latin words “oxys,” meaning “acid” and “dendron,” meaning “tree.”

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