Below, we describe Clerodendrum trichotomum. Its Dutch names are “chance tree” or “peanut butter tree.” The tree can grow to a height of 6 to 8 meters and has a somewhat shrubby, dense growth habit. This cultivar is best planted in a sunny location in a botanical garden, on a green strip, or in a park. The tree thrives in warm conditions and grows well in a somewhat sheltered location. It also prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil.
The leaves are a beautiful oval to heart-shaped with a distinctive soft fuzz. When the leaves are crushed, they give off a characteristic peanut butter scent, which is where this species gets its Dutch name.
The inflorescence is truly ornamental. In August, beautiful white flowers appear in red calyxes, blooming in strikingly large clusters. The flowers are frequently visited by bees and butterflies. Afterward, pea-sized, round, gray-blue fruits appear that slowly turn black. These are surrounded by dark red sepals.
A notable characteristic is that the tree or shrub easily produces root suckers. Clerodendrum trichotomum occurs naturally across a large area of China, as well as in Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.
Photos taken in: Paris, Dongen, and our nursery
| Available in: | Bare root |
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| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Moist (clay) soil, Sensitive to frost, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Round / flattened round |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Adult height: | Third size trees up to 6 m |
| Soil: | All soil types, with a preference for loose/well-drained soils |
| Flowers: | white flowers with a red calyx in remarkably large clusters |
| Fruits: | large, round, gray-blue fruits that slowly turn black |
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