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    Sourwood: A Sweet Surprise

    By Sheereen Othman | August 19, 2015

    (Oxydendrum arboretum) What if there were a tree with scented flowers and tart leaves that shaded you from the sun’s heat in the summer and amused you with vibrant foliage in the fall, would you be interested? The sourwood tree does just that. This tree is exclusive to North America and isn’t found on other continents unless planted there. Named after the tangy flavor of its leaves, the sourwood tree is full of wonder. Mountain climbers and hikers quench their…

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