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Heptacodium miconioides

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The deciduous shrub Heptacodium miconioides (seven-son flower) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late summer to late autumn. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Heptacodium miconioides (seven-son flower) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Heptacodium miconioides (seven-son flower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Heptacodium miconioides . Heptacodium miconioides is tolerant of drought. In the winter, Heptacodium miconioides provides winter interest.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Heptacodium miconioides (seven-son flower) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.