To our knowledge this may be the first offering of this rare weeping form. Like many weeping trees the top will naturally achieve height over time but if trained it will more often become a tree of greater height than width. The cascading branches are evident throughout the entire crown that forms a dense elegant mound. Sourwood is a slow growing deciduous tree native to the southeast, it is tolerant of full sun or partial shade and is more amenable to acidic soils.

Foliage:
Like the species, the leaves are 5 to 8 inches long, elliptic-oblong to lanceolate, slightly toothed and a glossy dark green. Also consistent with the rich red fall color with that this genus is prized for.

Bark:
No significant ornamental characteristics noted.

Flower:
Small urn shaped white flowers are born on 4-8” long slender panicles at the branch tips. Elegant and fragrant but more importantly they appear early to mid-summer when not many trees are in flower.

Fruit:
Tiny capsules hang on until fall offering an interesting contrast against the red leaves.

Size:
Height 25’ to 30’
Width 12’ to15’
Still evaluating for ultimate dimensions.

Zone:
5 to 9

Note
This rare selection came to us from a private garden on the east coast and we consider it a rare treat to be able to introduce this selection to the garden community.
Specifications.