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Sourwood
It is also known as the Sorrel Tree and Lily-of-the-Valley Tree. The fruit is a small gray capsule appearing in spike-like clusters. Plant in full sun to partial shade in acid, organic, moist, well-drained soil. The Sourwood makes a nice small specimen tree for small spaces and looks great at the woodland edge. Displays white Lily-of-the-Valley like flowers in July. The Sourwood tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, is one of the most prized native trees, especially noted for its summer flowering and gorgeous fall colors. Beautiful scarlet-orange leaf color in fall. The bark is dark and blocky (alligator hide). Sourwood honey is prized by gourmets. Great for a small yard, patio or lawn tree. The leaves are deciduous, up to 8" in length, sour-tasting, and turn scarlet in the fall. ... more info
Royal FrostŪ Birch Truly a spectacular tree for all seasons. The beautiful glossy deep burgundy red leaf color, and cinnamon to white exfoliating bark, puts this birch tree in a class of it's own. This birch has a gracefully upright, yet somewhat pendulous habit. Plant against a darker background or green lawn to highlight pale trunks which will add interest to the yard. The Royal FrostŪ Birch, Betula x 'Royal Frost', is a newer selection of Birch with burgundy-red summer foliage that contrasts beautifully with the crisp white bark. |
