Heptacodium miconioides

Seven-son Flower

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Can be trained into a single trunk tree.

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An underused shrub that is unique and rare with year around interest.

  • Small tree or large shrub
  • Arching habit
  • Exfoliating bark
  • Fragrant, white flowers

Great shrub for the perennial or shrub border.  Grows best in eastern or central Kansas. 

Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Seven-son Flower:

This tall, tough shrub has no serious insect or disease issues, and yet this shrub is not well-known.  It has attractive exfoliating bark that is visible all season and white flowers in late summer followed by purple fruit.  The flowers are a great source for nectar for butterflies that visit in the fall.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Winter Interest
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Attractive fruit
  • Fast Growing
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Naturalizing
  • Fragrant
  • Disease Resistant
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water