Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Heptacodium

Species:

Heptacodium miconioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, purple

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash