Clerodendrum trichotomum – Chance tree, Harlequin glory bowe

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Clerodendrum trichotomum – Chance tree, Harlequin glory bowe

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A multiple-stemmed shrub by nature, sometimes cultivated as a tree. The leaf has a pointed tip and smells strongly of peanut butter when rubbed. The flower bunches are loose and open and consist of small, circa 1.5 cm large, white flowers that have a pleasant fragrance and a strikingly dark red calyx. They can become circa 20 cm across. Just as nice are the circa 1 cm, beautifully deep blue berries, borne on a persisting dark red calyx. The plant has fleshy roots and can be propagated by root cutting. Its location has to be sunny and warm. In cold winters the young twigs may be damaged. The variety fargesii is different because the calyx are green instead of red. The fruits are usually slightly lighter blue.
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Availability
Clear stem (3) Multi-stem (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
circa 6 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey
Leaf
ovoid to heart-shaped, green, 8 - 15 cm
Flowers
white, with dark red calyx, bunches, August/September, fragrant flowers
Fruits
blue, borne red calyx
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, tolerates sandy soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
East China, Japan
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green August average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Clerodendrum trichotomum

Clerodendrum trichotomum can eventually reach a height of circa 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Clerodendrum trichotomum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of circa 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Clerodendrum trichotomum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Clerodendrum trichotomum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Clerodendrum trichotomum blooms in august.
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