Clerodendrum trichotomum Chou Wu Tong (Verbenaceae) Deciduous tree

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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Chou Wu Tong
Deciduous tree
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The Clerodendrum trichotomum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Verbenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chou Wu Tong.

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Latin Name:  Clerodendrum trichotomum
Common Name:  Chou Wu Tong
Family:  Verbenaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Thickets, 1000 - 2300 metres in W. China[109].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil but prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained loam[164, 200]. The soil must not be allowed to dry out in the growing season[1]. Requires a position sheltered from cold drying winds[1, 200]. Plants are generally hardy to about -15°c[184, 200], they succeed outdoors at Kew though the branches are pithy and are apt to die back in winter[11]. The sub-species C. trichotomum fargesii. (Dode.)Rehder. is somewhat hardier, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c[184]. Plants produce the occasional sucker[182]. The leaves have a heavy unpleasant odour when crushed[11, 182]. Flowers are produced on the current seasons growth and are sweetly scented[200].

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