HEPTACODIUM miconioides. China. An interesting small tree of the honeysuckle family. It holds its branches nearly erect, forming a narrow canopy. Lining the younger stems are pointed-oval, conspicuously three-veined leaves up to 6" long. In summer it produces paired clusters of small white fragrant flowers at the shoot tips. The sepals persist and become purplish red and showy as the small seed capsules develop. Sun or light shade, well drained non-alkaline soil, constant moisture. Hardy to below 0^oF.