Help to identify this this shrub?, (small tree?) please.

Kim

I have no idea what this is! It is about 10 foot tall and probably planted about 10 years ago and is a bit gangly in habit!

This is the bark, it is multi-stemmed.

Apologies the photos are a little fuzzy, I always struggle to focus the camera when there are white flowers.

Kim

kindredspirit · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject:

Drimys Winteri.

Silver surfer · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 5:13 pm Post subject:

kindredspirit · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 5:26 pm Post subject:

Oh, well. At least I had a bash at it. Sad

Kim · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 5:30 pm Post subject:

Thank you so much!

I have lots of things planted and I try to label and remember but some things just grow away quietly, become a little forgotten, and then pleasantly surprise you one day.

Wonderful to be able to put a name to it and read up on it.

Kim

Silver surfer · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject:

Glad to help.
Here is another pic to show the interesting veins/leaf.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptacodium_miconioides#mediaviewer/File:Heptacodium_leaf.jpg

Quote wiki..."Heptacodium miconioides, commonly known as the Seven Sons plant, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Endemic to China, this species was discovered in 1907 in Hubei province in central China by Wilson whilst collecting on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum. Considered rare at that time, the species is today threatened by habitat loss, and only nine populations are known to remain in the wild,"

Even the flaking peeling bark makes it interesting.

I should also mention what happens next!
The white petals will all fall of and the remaining calyx will turn a beautiful red.
Gorgeous.

http://www.greatplantpicks.org/images/heptacodium-miconioides-ras-01-gpp.jpg

http://mijntuin.s3.amazonaws.com/plants/11237.jpg

Kim · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject:

I went down the garden to take a good look at the Heptacodium, it is a lovely plant. Not far away is growing an Escallonia 'Iveyi (I think!), the Escallonia is covered in honey bees and butterflies and is very showy but little or no scent. The Heptacodium has a very sweet fragrance, lovely and delicate. It's habit is a bit gangly but I think that may be due to neglect, ( I will remedy) . I haven't noticed the butterflies on the Heptacodium, it is in a more shady position though and a little further away.

Thanks again Silver surfer, it is great to have the links too.

Silver surfer · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:19 pm Post subject:

Kim · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject:

The Heptacodium would probably be better in full sun but when plants will take shade I tend to give it to them and save sunnier spots for those that really need it.

This is what I was guessing as an Escallonia... the bees and butterflies are loving this at the moment.

The leaf does look different to your picture. This was on my list to check and I took these pictures yesterday.

Kim

Kim · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:09 pm Post subject:

If I had checked first I might have guessed Escallonia bifida (not Iveyi).
Oh plant names, I have so much to learn!

Silver surfer · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:42 am Post subject:

Kim · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:58 pm Post subject: