![]() ![]() ![]() For a great reference on the tree, go to the Department of Natural Resources. I have never seen it available in a commercial retail nursery. Growing in USDA hardiness zones 4-8, this tree is easily grown and available on line by transplants or seeds. Swarms are temporary and the bees will move on. Seeds spread easily by birds and because of this trait can be invasive in some situations and on a “watch list species” In PA. In most situations when a honey bee swarm is found on a tree, shrub or house you do not need to do anything. My friend only discovered the tree on his large property by the constant noise that made him investigate the source. Few other trees are blooming at this time so the Bee Bee is welcomed by hordes of buzzing bees that literally cover the branches and creates a low roar of sound that will advertise its presence to everyone nearby. The Bee Bee grows quickly, sometimes more than two feet a year, and the tree is deciduous and most important – deer resistant.īlooming in mid to late summer with clusters of long-lasting creamy white flowers, reddish seedpods follow to add some color to the late summer landscape. Best planted at the edge of woodland areas in partial or full sun or as a stand alone specimen tree, the bark is smooth and gray, like beech tree bark. Dark green leathery leaves provide some shade underneath. The tree is a small ornamental tree, generally no taller than 25 feet, but can reach 40 feet. Unknown outside of horticultural circles it deserves wider recognition. If you tell your friends and neighbors that you are growing a “Bee Bee” tree for your bees, they will probably think you are kidding! A magnet for pollinators of all kinds, it is a a great small tree, also known as Korean evodia (Evodia daniellii or Tetradium daniellii). I think he has over 20 now and sells them regularly. He put me on each hive, learned how to pick up free bees and took home his first feral hives. Clusters of flowers appear in August on The Bee Bee tree I had one of my students that owns a sign company come over with his bucket truck. ![]()
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