There are these splendid trees that grow wild around here that bring me much joy each year. I have been encouraging them to grow in my yard. I raised and transplanted two seedlings this year and they are doing well so far. The beetles also like them. The baby is at the bottom.
Around the end of July they start budding out with the sweetest white flowers. I really do mean sweet, they purfume the air especially at in the evening. Or is it just that I notice it most then, when I am out with Bella that last time before bed. One clue is that they blossom at the same time as wild honeysuckle and the fragrance is similiar. After the flowers open, the tree is covered with all manner of butterflies. The woman that helps with my lawn care loves to drive the lawnmower past the tree and watch cloud of butterflies take to the air.
After the flowers fade then the seed starts to form- first green then a purple-blue color that looks like blueberries. Then pop they are done- till next year. This is one of two seedlings I am encouraging. I am sure to tell you how they did through the winter.
l If you know this tree, please tell me.
mountainmae 
It is the magic fairy tree. I would recognize it anywhere?
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The right-up says it needs to be sheltered so that puts the tree at risk. CL just cut down the tree that was sheltering it to give it more sun. oops
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oops. but perhaps it just needs to be really mulched well because you don’t get so cold.
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I’ve found out what it is for you! A Clerodendrum trichotomum; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerodendrum_trichotomum
There’s a link to the RHS site at the end of the (short) article! 😀
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Thank you- I just expected it to be local because it mostly grows wild and is hard to cultivate. The need to be sheltered helps to explain the locations that work. I knew if anyone would tell me it would be you. I do a dance of joy. Hugs
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Glad I could help! 😀
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I have seen this tree in our travels and also have wondered what it is.
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Leave it to Cathy at words and herbs! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerodendrum_trichotomum She found it!
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It looks so lovely!
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and smells even better.
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