Sourwood (Oxydendrum)
Sourwood Genus Details
Sourwood trees can reach heights up to 50 feet tall. They have leaves that are 4-7" long, 2" wide and turn red in autumn. In midsummer, flowers hang down in drooping clusters. Sourwood trees develop egg-shaped, gray fruits that are covered with fine hairs and stay on the tree until winter. Sourwoods are found in moist soils in valleys and uplands along with oaks and pines. It is a native eastern North America tree. The common name of "sourwood" comes from the acid taste of the foliage, although the tree is popular for its honey.
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Sourwood Allergy Info
Since sourwood is insect pollinated, few cases of allergic reactions have been reported.
Sourwood Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Allergy Test Available
Sourwood (Oxydendrum) is a genus of the ERICACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
