Arguably the best native fall color in Georgia, plus mid-summer flowers (and the source of sourwood honey). A connoisseur's tree, worth hunting down.
A feature tree in a glade where you'll see the fall color from the house.
Wants acidic, well-drained soil; slow-growing and worth the patience. Resents root disturbance once established.
Straight species (rarely cultivars).
Native-plant nurseries; can be hard to find — order ahead.
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