Sourwood

[js2743]

I remember some old timers making sled runners with sourwood, they made good runners with just the right bend from the way they grow. They are the first tree to bloom in the spring here.

[Riggs]

Around here, it makes the best honey, I'll leave mine for my bees.

[Okrafarmer]

It does make an excellent, tangy honey. We have millions of them here in this area and I have a neighbor who has bees and his honey is quite exquisite. they especially like to grow in the upland areas, on the mountains and the tops and sides of hills. Usually under oaks and other taller species. But the next chance I have when there's a forced harvesting of a larger example, I'm going to try to mill it.

[qbilder]

Thanks yall. I understand that it's related to manzanita and madrone, which are beautiful woods, so I figured i'd inquire with the forum to see if anybody had experience. We don't have it here in NM, but do have a lil in southern Ohio. I cut lots of maple in Ohio, and thought I might try a sourwood if it seemed interesting enough. I have cut a couple dogwoods on a whim & was impressed with how hard & smooth textured the wood was. I'm just curious when it comes to trees. Lots to learn Thanks again.   

[Okrafarmer]

Sourwood should be a relatively tough, strong, heavy wood, but not overly special in any way.