USA | US1, Wildflower from Alabama | US2, Wildflower from New Jersey | US3, Wisconsin Wildflower | US4, Sourwood | US5, Mount Holly Wildflower | US6, Weston Wildflower | US7, Wildflower from Illinois | US8, Spotted Lanternfly Honeydew | US9, Japanese Knotweed |
US4, Sourwood honey
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The honey
The Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum Arboreum) is also called the Lily of the Valley tree or the Appalachian Lily tree, grows to a height of 40 to 60 feet with a diameter of one foot. Its white, bell-shaped flowers hang in clusters 5–6 inches long at the ends of its branches. The sourwood tree is most abundant in the mountains of north Georgia and western North Carolina. It blooms from late June through July, when few other flowers are in bloom.
Sourwood honey is an extra-light to light amber color. It is extremely aromatic, with distinctive notes of anise, licorice and spice. The sourwood sample was harvested in mid-July. The moisture rate is around 18%. Sourwood honey is best used as a table honey or finishing honey. It's great drizzled on muesli, yogurt, or added to smoothies. Sourwood honey pairs well with goat or blue cheese. It can also be added to glazed carrots or sweet potatoes, or used as a balsamic glaze for Brussels sprouts. The beekeeping
Full time commercial beekeeper/ honey producer. Located in mountains of the Southern Appalachians, near Clarkesville, Georgia/ USA. Areas surrounding the national forest and little agriculture.
Beekeeping since early 1960's. Maintain 6 bee yards, some are located on national forest. Keep European stock honeybees. MtnHoney: www.MtnHoney.com
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