Are the flowers fragrant? It reminds me of Heptacodium miconioides, Seven Sons Tree, which should be hardy to Zone 5.

Allergies. Can't smell a thing so I can't answer that question.

The flower clusters reminded me much of the small-flowered Cornus like C. racemosa but it wasn't dogwood like in the leaves. Heavy pollen producer. The light spots on the leaves are pollen.

FataMorgana

FataMorgana,

It's stunning--can you e-mail the garden to ask for ID? I want one, too!

I think carol has it.

Thanks for the ID, Carol! I just ordered one from Lazy S Farms. It appears this tree has it all. Thanks, FataMorgana for sharing your pictures.

Thank you all!

It is quite a beautiful tree. This tree is located at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, NY, just inside the front gate and in front of one of the private residences in the park. Our winters are very brutal and this tree has seen many winters of ice, snow, and cold but looks very healthy and beautiful. In looking up the "Bee Bee Tree" at google, I see it is a favorite with bee keepers because of its late season blooms.

Thanks again everyone! And happy to share the pictures!

FataMorgana