Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Sourwood
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In German
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In French
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In Greek
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In Polish
Sourwood
Woods Rose
In Latin
Sourwood
Woods Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sourwood and Woods Rose
Season and care of Sourwood and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Sourwood and Woods Rose Physical Information
Sourwood and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Woods Rose are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sourwood and Woods Rose
Care of Sourwood and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.