Harlequin Glorybower, Peanut Butter Tree, Japanese Clethra
Prized for its lovely flowers and brightly colored fruit, Clerodendrum trichotomum (Harlequin Glorybower) is a deciduous large shrub or small tree of great ornamental interest. From midsummer to fall, large, loose clusters of wonderfully fragrant white flowers, subtended by balloon-like pink calyces, are produced in the upper leaf axils. Grabbing the attention, they attract hummingbirds, butterflies, honeybees, and other pollinators. The blossoms are followed by small metallic bright blue fruits adorned with contrasting star-shaped red calyces. The foliage of soft, ovate, dark green leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), is noted for its unique peanut butter scent when crushed. A great addition to the late season garden when few other flowering shrubs offer color.
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Clerodendrum |
Common names | Peanut Butter Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Clerodendrum |
Common names | Peanut Butter Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Clerodendrum trichotomum (Harlequin Glorybower) do I need for my garden?
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