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CLERODENDRUM trichotomum var fargesii
Commonly known as Glory bower, Glory tree
Bronze new growth and white flowers, free fruiting and more frost hardy
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesNone.
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Place of originChina.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOval leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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WhiteWith green sepals, opening from clusters of pink buds.
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height5-6m (16-20ft)
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Spread5-6m (16-20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright bushy shrub or small tree. Blue berries follow flowers.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Broadly columnar
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Mature Size5-6m (16-20ft)
5-6m (16-20ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Clerodendron - Growing Guide