Tree comparisons

	Melliferous trees Heptacodium miconioides
	Heptacodium miconioides is a small tree with glossy green leaves, clusters of scented flowers, and interesting peeling bark.
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Growing

	Melliferous trees Heptacodium miconioides
Gardening skill	Beginner
Awards	RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive bark Scented flowers
Growth habit	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Sunlight	Tolerates shade
Pruning	Light prune
Site conditions	Occasional drought
Wildlife	Melliferous

	Melliferous trees Heptacodium miconioides
Bark	Brown - light Brown - chocolate Peeling
Country of origin	China
Annual cycle	Deciduous