species 17,304 observations

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

Field notes

Supports All

22 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth, Regal Moth, Lettered Sphinx, Powdered Dagger 11
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Persimmon Agrilus 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Summer Azure, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Blue Jay, Eastern Carpenter Bee 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Low
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Fire Salt
Habit: Oval Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.