Heptacodium miconioides (syn. Heptacodium jasminiodes) forms a rising shrub or small tree shape up to 8 m high. Has rather fragile, scaling branches and hairy light brown twigs. Elongated, ovate, opposed, bright green leaves, 8-16 cm with 3 clear main veins. Colours yellow-purple in autumn. Cream-white flowers in panicles of 6, that later turn red. Smells after Jasmin. Flowers from end August until October. Frequently visited by bees, butterflies and other insects. After blossoming, pentagonal purple-red fruits of 1.5 cm appear. This species prefers a sunny location on nutritious, well-drained soil. Is very hardy and tolerant to road salt. Exquisite as a specimen or small tree.