Description
An exciting plant native to Western China,
Clerodendron trichotomum var
fargesii has fragrant, pretty white flowers in late summer, followed by outstanding, metallic-blue berries in autumn. These berries are enclosed by colourful, eye-catching, maroon calyces (sepals of a flower). A sensational, late flowering small tree with ornamental fruit.
Features
- Common name: Glory Bower.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. In cooler parts of the U.K., the eventual size of Clerodendron trichotomum var. fargesii may be reduced to that of a bushy, large shrub rather than a small tree.
- Flowering Period: August.
- Flower Colour: White
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Small, branching tree.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
- Notes: The fruit can be toxic and should not be eaten.
- Supplied Size: 3L containers (60 - 80 cm tall)