At what age does a sourwood tree blloom
Sourwood Tree Sourwood honey is produced from the Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboretum) or as casually referred, the Lily of the Valley tree. The Sourwood is a perennial tree that grows to a maximum height of 20 feet in 20 years and 35 feet at maturity (according to the USDA).There is only one species of Sourwood and as far as trees go, it has a relatively short lifespan of 80 years. The Sourwood has a rounded top with drooping branches.The leaves are spirally arranged with small serrated edges. Their leaves are dark green during the summer, but turn to a beautiful red in the fall.here is only one species of Sourwood and as far as trees go, it has a relatively short lifespan of 80 years. The Sourwood has a rounded top with drooping branches. The leaves are spirally arranged with small serrated edges. Their leaves are dark green during the summer, but turn to a beautiful red in the fall.