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Sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
In the United States:
Native
· also called sorrel tree, sour gum, lily-of-the-valley tree, sourwood
Prized for premium varietal honey, sourwood yields a light, spicy honey during its mid-summer bloom and is a strong nectar source where it grows.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–August |
| Hardiness zones | 5-9 |
| Duration | ~3 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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