Seven-son-flower

Lush-looking large shrub or small tree that produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer and equally attractive persistent cherry-red sepals in fall. Fast growing with attractive, peeling bark. Collected at Hangzhou Botanical Garden during the 1980 Sino-American Expedition, this unusual Chinese member of the honeysuckle family is very adaptable in a wide range of climates. Large shrub or small tree. Read more here.

Tips from the pros: Prune up the lower branches so you can enjoy the beautiful exfoliating bark. Little maintenance required.

Plant Type	Tree
Height	18-25 feet
Width	10-15 feet
Flowering Season	August to September
Flower Color	White
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 5-9
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sandy
Deer Resistant	No
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	Yes
North American Native	No
Native Origins	N/A
Year Introduced	2008
Annual Commercial Maintenance	No maintenance, best if not pruned into the shape of a tree.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived large shrub if growing conditions are correct. If it needs to be pruned, follow ISA pruning techniques.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft