Trees

Heptacodium miconioides 'Minhep'

Tianshan seven-son flower

Also known as: Minhep

Tianshan seven-son flower foliage and buds; photograph, not current inventory.

Tianshan brings its strongest flower display toward the end of summer, when fragrant white clusters appear above glossy green foliage. Decorative red sepals follow as the flowers fade, while autumn leaves become yellow. Peeling bark carries the interest into winter on an upright, arching shrub or small tree.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height: 8–12 ft typical landscape size; older trees can grow larger · Width: 5–7 ft typical landscape size
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 5–9
Bloom: Fragrant creamy white in late summer

Sizes & prices

#5$84.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen
Fruit / litter: Small dry fruits surrounded by pink-red sepals follow late flowers.
Growth rate: Species guidance: medium; cultivar and growing conditions may differ.
Form: Compact, upright and arching multistemmed form.
Major issues: Species guidance: no significant insect or disease problems are usually reported.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Reported deer tolerant, but bucks may rub and seriously injure the bark.
Drought: Moderately sensitive; regular watering is preferable to prolonged dry soil.
Wet soil: Choose moist, well-drained soil; prolonged saturation tolerance is not established.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Glossy green; yellow in late fall
Bark: Exfoliating bark in winter
Sepals: Red after flowering

Growing & care

Soil: Adaptable to soil type; moisture-retentive, well-drained ground is best.
Pruning: Select stems for the desired multistemmed or tree form while young; avoid hiding the exfoliating bark with dense basal shoots.

Sources & photo credits

First Editions Plants

www.le-chatel-des-vivaces.com

Van den Berk Nurseries

www.thompson-morgan.com

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

The Morton Arboretum

University of Connecticut

conservationgardenpark.jvwcd.gov

Photo: Homoarborea / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.