{"product_id":"lcszi4o7m3ykthycy574p45o","title":"Oxydendron arboreum - sourwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeight: to 50’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: to 25’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight Needs: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: average\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color: white\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom time: June to July\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSometimes called the \"lily of the valley tree\", this deciduous tree produces long descending spikes of white flowers in summer. It can serve as a medium-sized shade tree where white oaks and tulip poplars are too big. It is great for naturalizing along the woodland edge where the flowers can be viewed. When it is in flower, the canopy is active with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Sourwood honey made from the nectar of these flowers is highly prized for its color and flavor. Fall foliage is bright red. It is somewhat resistant to deer. However, it may be best to protect young plants where deer are a problem. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCNPS Upstate","offers":[{"title":"1g Tree","offer_id":47585224720671,"sku":"B-34","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9501\/4687\/files\/image_2025-07-20_200637715.png?v=1753056411","url":"https:\/\/shopupstate.scnps.org\/products\/lcszi4o7m3ykthycy574p45o","provider":"SCNPS Upstate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}