Seven-son flower, which is really a large shrub or small tree, produces white flowers in late summer. After the petals fall, the pink sepals remain giving the appearance that the plant is in flower again. The whitish-tan bark peels in strips and is striking against a dark background.
Use as a specimen plant, at the back of the border, or in a naturalized area.
- Family (English) Honeysuckle
- Family (botanic) Caprifoliaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree, Shrub
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large shrub (more than 8 feet), Compact tree (10-15 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil, Dry sites
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, White
- Shape or form Irregular, Upright
- Growth rate Fast, Moderate
