English name: Sourwood
Latin name: Oxydendrum arboreum
Habitat: Rocky wooded slopes in the Appalachian Mountains, often growing in combination with other heath family members in acidic soils.
Plant Community: Oak Hickory forest
Range: Eastern and southeastern United States
Native: Native to U.S.
Mature Size: 50′ tall, 25′ wide
USDA Hardiness zone: 5-9
Use: Leaves edible raw, could be used in a salad.
Sources: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a887













