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Clerodendrum trichotomum

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Clerodendrum trichotomum (clerodendrum) bears showy, pale pink and fragrant flowers during mid summer to early fall. The foliage is dark green in colour and aromatic. Clerodendrum trichotomum (clerodendrum) bears showy and dark purple fruit.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border and hedge.
Cautions The growth rate of Clerodendrum trichotomum (clerodendrum) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Clerodendrum trichotomum (clerodendrum) may be invasive.