Clerodendrum trichotomum
Glorytree, Peanut Butter Tree
White strongly fragrant flowers enclosed in maroon calyces appear in August and September.
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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Height: 10-12cm
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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Height: 12-14cm
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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
Brought from China and Japan and in cultivation since the 1880s this highly interesting tree won the Royal Horticultural Society’s First Class Certificate in 1893.
It is a small tree but a strong grower.
White strongly fragrant flowers enclosed in maroon calyces appear in August and September.
They are followed by bright blue berries and a glorious display of autumn foliage of luminescent reds to yellows.
It thrives on most soils but is best to avoid wet and exposed sites.
Although very hardy in England it would be put to the test if subjected to colder and more northerly aspects of the UK.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 3-4m
Specifications
Common names
Glorytree, Peanut Butter Tree
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden, Parkland, Urban
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest, Autumn Interest
Tolerances
Drought tolerant