Seven-Son Flower
Arbor walk #66
The Seven-Son Flower is a large deciduous shrub with a fountain head that terminates in creamy white flower clusters. This plant is native to China, and provides a good source of nectar for butterflies.
| Name | Seven-Son Flower |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Heptacodium miconioides |
| Type | Adaptive |
| Diameter | 2.5″ dbh (largest trunk) |
| Color of Leaf | Medium green |
| Shape of Leaf | Narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong |
| Color of Flower | Creamy white flower in whorls late summer into fall |
| Shape of Flower | Branched cluster with each whorl containing 7 flowers |
| Fruit Characteristics | Small purpllish-red 1/2″ longdrupes in the fall |
| Bark Characteristics | Tan bark exfoliates and reveals brown inner bark |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
The Seven-Son Flower is named for the white flowers that come in groups of seven. These flowers are the defining characteristic of the tree; they appear in whorls of seven tiny fragrant, creamy white, flowers in late summer through early fall. After the fall, the flowers are replaced by equally showy purple red fruit. In addition, the Seven-Son Flower has a very distinct peeling bark.