You may want to take a visit to Court 20 on the Medford Campus to enjoy the Chinese Seven-Sons Tree, Heptacodium miconioides. This fountain-shaped tree features clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in clusters, with each containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name). Exfoliating bark adds another layer of interest. This plant, native to China, is rare; but we are pleased to have one in our collection. The butterflies love it as well as a wonderful source of nectar as we come into the fall season.
