.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Tianshan' Seven Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan - Multi Stem Description A deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by aromatic white flowers in late summer and striking peeling bark. It features lush green foliage that turns vibrant in fall, adding seasonal interest to any garden landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for focal points, privacy screens, hedges, and naturalized garden areas. Its ornamental bark and fragrant blooms make it suitable for mixed borders and specimen planting. Plant Details Botanical Name: Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan' Common Name: Tianshan' Seven Sons Flower Size & Growth: Typically grows 8-12 ft tall and 6-8 ft wide over 10 years Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Summer to early fall (August-September) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, when pruned appropriately Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities Fragrant: Yes, fragrant blooms during flowering season Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Other sun-loving shrubs and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space plants about 6-8 feet apart for best growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil preferred Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; hardy to zone 5 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Minimal, routine watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape