By Huget
United Kingdom 
This delightful 'tree' is in a friend's garden, so that makes two of us that don't know what it is!
It's about 12' tall. The flowers start out white then turn to the colour in the pics.
I'm sure you'll be able to identify it - thank you
Huget
25 Jul, 2012
Answers
Thank you K, so it's a type of Mallow then?
Huget
25 Jul, 2012
Cornus Kousa ?
25 Jul, 2012
Cornus Kousa "Satomi" ?
25 Jul, 2012
Definitely a Cornus kousa.
25 Jul, 2012
Is it a wild flower ?
25 Jul, 2012
I would say Cornus Kousa too.
25 Jul, 2012
Thank you all sooo much. The majority vote is Cornus Kousa "Satomi". once again I'm in awe of your knowledge.
Huget
25 Jul, 2012
it is a type of Lavatera.
25 Jul, 2012