Heptacodium miconioides

Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Son Flower) is a unique small tree or large shrub valued for its late summer fragrant white flowers followed by showy red calyces that extend seasonal interest into fall. Its peeling bark and multi season appeal make it an excellent specimen plant.

Height & Spread: 15 - 25 ft x 10 - 15 ft

Bloom Time: Late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Preference: Well drained soils

Watering Needs: Moderate

Deer Resistance: Moderate deer resistance

Native Status

Native to China; not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

• Late season flowers are highly attractive to bees when few other sources are available.

Butterflies

• Provides important late season nectar for butterflies.

Hummingbirds

• Fragrant blooms attract hummingbirds during late summer.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Plant 10 - 15 ft apart for natural form.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal as a specimen or focal plant for late season interest in gardens and landscapes.

Companion Plants

• Hydrangea paniculata - Complements late season bloom and structure.
• Clethra alnifolia - Extends pollinator support through summer.
• Panicum virgatum - Adds vertical texture and movement.
• Aster novae-angliae - Provides fall color and pollinator support.