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Seven-son flower / Sieben-Glocken oder Sieben-Söhne-Strauch (Heptacodium miconioides)
seen at my last visit to Botanical Garden, Frankfurt in October
for a Peaceful Bokeh Wednesday!
"Heptacodium miconioides, the seven-son flower, is a species of flowering plant. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Heptacodium, of the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. The common name "seven-son flower" is a direct translation of the Standard Chinese name 七子花 qī zi huā.
Endemic to China, this species was discovered for Western horticulture in 1907 by the British plant hunter Ernest Wilson on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum (Boston, USA)"
You can read more information here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptacodium I photographed this beautiful tree at the JFK Arboretum & thankfully remembered to take a shot of its name tag too. Happy Flora Friday!
Photo 95/100 : my 100 x photos this year will be of foliage: so woodland scenes, individual trees, wild/garden plants and fallen leaves 🍁🌿🍀🌳
What an lovely and extraordinary looking shrub! it has not flowered yet but the lovely shape the leaves make is so striking. In a couple of weeks the clusters of small fragrant white flowers will open.
Rowallane Gardens
Heptacodium miconioides
seven son flower tree
Undertones - Soul Seven
Bracts are somewhere between a leaf and a flower. The best-known example is the poinsettia. Those big, red “petals” are actually bracts that have gained a bright color meant to draw pollinators into the tiny flowers in the center.
Seen while walking at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford, British Columbia. (23-10-27-0876)
What an lovely and extraordinary looking shrub! it has not flowered yet but the lovely shape the leaves make is so striking. In a couple of weeks the clusters of small fragrant white flowers will open.
Rowallane Gardens
Heptacodium miconioides
seven son flower tree
James - Seven
Botanical Name: Heptacodium miconioides
Common Name: Seven-son Flower of Zhejiang
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Natural Distribution: Asia-temperate: China - South-Central (Hubei) & Southeast (Anhui & Zhejiang)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Taken in a private garden here in Daylesford...retired Monbulk (Victoria) nurseryman Don Teese recently commented on the ornamental value(s) of this species...he was heard to say..."What's not to like...". I now have two separate collections of Herbarium specimens (vouchers) ready for mounting...Cheers JB🌲🌲🌲
Endemic to China, this species was discovered for Western horticulture in 1907 by the British plant hunter Ernest Wilson on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum. It was growing on mountain cliffs at 'Hsing-Shan Hsien' in present day Xingshan County in the west of Hubei Province in central China. Considered rare even at that time, only nine populations are known to remain in the wildThe species is now under second-class national protection in China. The Sino-American Botanical Expedition of 1980 collected viable seeds and sent them to the Arnold Arboretum where it was found to be readily cultivated. The plant is now grown as an ornamental around the world.
Bed 74.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
February 2021
20210218_170441
1. Reihe: Ginkgo biloba, Picea abies 'Coerulea', Malus floribunda, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Aesculus glabra, Acer campestre 'Postelense'
2. Reihe: Quercus robur 'Fastigiata Purpurea', Celtis occidentalis, Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta', Acer miyabei, Acer x rotundilobum, Aesculus x carnea
3. Reihe: Heptacódium miconioides, Prunus padus, Acer velutinum, Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris', Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris', Betula maximowicziana.
Flower Tree - Heptacodium miconioides - A small tree or large shrub that is an unusual and interesting plant that can be used as an accent landscaping. It was growing in my neighborhood in Putnam County, Carmel,NY.
Heptacodium miconioides (China Native) Photo: F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 4/2021 - Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature size: 16x8’, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,2b for 21.0 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Heptacodium miconioides (China Native) Photo: F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 4/2021 - Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature size: 16x8’, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,2b for 21.0 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Heptacodium miconioides (China Native) Photo: F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 4/2021 - Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature size: 16x8’, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,2b for 21.0 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Heptacodium miconioides (China Native) Photo: F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 4/2021 - Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature size: 16x8’, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,2b for 21.0 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Heptacodium miconioides 3/2022 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 21.9 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons
Heptacodium miconioides 3/2022 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 21.9 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons
Heptacodium miconioides 3/2022 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 21.9 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons
Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons, #23W8
Heptacodium miconioides 3/2022 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 21.9 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons
Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons, #23W8
Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons, #23W8
Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.
Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.
Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:
www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...
#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tree, #Shrub, #HeptacodiumMiconioides, #Heptacodium, #SevenSons, #23W8
Known as the Seven-son Flower, this arching shrub / small tree was last photographed on February the 10th, 2018...our Spring / Summer season has been most kind with plenty of rain & cooler temperatures meaning this specimen was flooded with flowers! A native of China (South-Central: Hubei & South East: Anhui & Zhejiang), it is extremely rare in cultivation here in South Eastern Australia...Cheers from Oz