Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower

Heptacodium miconioides

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Overview

The Heptacodium miconioides is a deciduous small tree with deep green, veined leaves, fragrant white late-summer flowers, vivid red bracts, and peeling tan bark for winter interest. Temple of Bloom® reaches 15-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Grow in sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and regular moisture, with light afternoon shade in hot climates. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–9

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — The Heptacodium miconioides is a deciduous small tree with deep green

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — when many flowering trees have finished

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — it opens clusters of fragrant white blooms that draw bees

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — fragrant white late-summer flowers

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — and peeling tan bark for winter interest

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Temple of Bloom® reaches 15-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Grow in sun to part sun with average

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–20 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae

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Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — The Heptacodium miconioides is a deciduous small tree with deep green

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — when many flowering trees have finished

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — it opens clusters of fragrant white blooms that draw bees

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — fragrant white late-summer flowers

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — and peeling tan bark for winter interest

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Temple of Bloom® reaches 15-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Grow in sun to part sun with average

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — well-drained soil and regular moisture

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — with light afternoon shade in hot climates

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — commonly referred to as Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — is a deciduous small ornamental tree with an unusually generous season of interest

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Temple of Bloom® begins in spring with handsome

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — deep green leaves marked by pronounced veining and elongated

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — twisting tips that give the canopy a lively

Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

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