Sorrel tree (Oxydendrum arboreum)

Sorrel tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a shrub that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: sorrel tree, sourwood or titi.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: sorrel tree, sourwood, titi
Scientific name: Oxydendrum arboreum
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance

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How to plant Sorrel tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) – Plant Image Library from Boston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Sorrel tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons