Oxydendrum arboreum - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Sorrel Tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a cone-shaped small tree that produces white, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from August to September. The Sorrel Tree also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny, sheltered location with humus-rich, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive fiery red autumn colouring * light green shoots * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sorrel Trees are dark green, lanceolate and serrated. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Light green shoots. Sorrel Tree turns bright fiery red in autumn.

Growth
Sorrel Tree is a conical small tree with a round crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 12 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Oxydendrum arboreum thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from August to September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Oxydendrum arboreum is a shallow-rooting plant.