Seven Sons Flower Tianshan
- Scientific Name: Heptacodium miaconioides 'minhep'
- Garden: Beneficial Insects and Compost Garden
- Plant Type: Tree
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained
Plant Information
Characteristics: Just one species, Heptacodium micoinoides exists. Honeysuckle-scented white flowers bloom in late summer to early fall. Purplish-red fruit follows, covered by sepals that change from green to bright pink and add ornamental appeal.
Green lance-shape leaves turn gold before dropping in autumn. Interesting bark peels off in long strips and the tree has a graceful sinuous shape in maturity.
Size: Grows 15–20′ tall x 8–10′ wide, making a nice small tree.
Culture: Sun or part shade, not fussy about soil type. If it’s planted in a very hot spot, water deeply (45 minutes with a soaker hose) every other week in summer—if planted in a cooler shadier area it may be fine without extra water once established.
Hardy zone 5 (-20f)
Problems: Usually pest & disease free.