This is an outstanding honey tree. According to Frank Pellett, it is the source of the best honey in the southeast. I tend to agree with him. It is a common tree from West Virginia to north Georgia and west to Arkansas. The tree is 30 to 40 foot tall and grows in mountain areas of the Appalachian range. The flowers which cover the tree are white and bloom for two to three weeks during mid summer.
Description of nectar
Honey produced by the bees from the nectar according the Frank Pellett's book American Honey Plants is one of the very best. It is considered white in color, has a fine flavor, and is slow to granulate. Often sourwood honey is mixed with other nectar sources and the result is a more amber color honey. The taste of sourwood honey is distinct.
Description of pollen
We have no samples of pollen pellets from the blooming flowers collected by bees. We are looking forward to getting a sample.
Description of pollen grain
We have no picture of pollen grain as of now. It will be added later this summer.