Clerodendron trichotomum is also known as harlequin glorybower. This vigorous shrub or small tree is native to China and Japan, and a spreading shape. It often has multiple trunks. Young twigs are hairy. Leaves appear relatively late, and fall with first frosts.
This tree is ornamental and frost hardy : mature trees can withstand USDA zones 6 frosts.
Leaves of the harlequin glorybower are deciduous, simple, entire, opposite and elliptic to ovate. They are about 7-10 in (17-25 cm) long and 2-6 in (5-15 cm) wide. Leave stems can be quite long. When crushed, leaves have an unpleasant odour.
Flowers are white, tubular, red and white, with 4 prominent stamens. They are strongly scented, and grouped in terminal panicles of 6-8 in (15-20 cm) in diameter. Flowers appear on new wood, in mid to late summer.
The fruits are inedible, fleshy and globose, less than 0.5 in (1.25 cm) in diameter, and are bright blue when ripe.
Clerodendrum trichotomum requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant prefers a drained and fertile ground. It is moderately drought tolerant.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -25.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -1.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white, red
Propagation - cutting, grafting, offset This Clerodendron can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, can be grafted or divided.Each fruit generally contains 4 seeds.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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