Clerodendrum Species, Harlequin Glory Bower, Japanese Clerodendrum, Peanut Butter Shrub (Clerodendrum trichotomum)

A closeup on the berry after the petals have fallen off.

a bract of flowers. They are amazingly fragrant.

A large Clerodendrum trichotomum in full bloom.


In Pollard Park Blenheim NZ

In Pollard Park Blenheim NZ

Maturing berry

Between the flowers and the berrys PP Blenheim NZ

Seed in a paua dish

Before the berry is completely ripe.

Forming buds

A winner in my book for almost year-round interest. 90-100 degree days don't daunt the bloom cycle.

Stanley Park - Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Stanley Park - Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Stanley Park - Vancouver, B.C. Canada


Looking ripe.


Young plant.



Winter - Barclay Manor, Vancouver, BC Canada

Trunk - Barclay Manor, Vancouver, BC Canada

Harlequin glorybower in Laurel MS

Harlequin glorybower attracts hummers and butterflies, Laurel, Mississippi.

Japanese Clerodendrum in Japan, October 1992

Japanese Clerodendrum in Japan, October 1992

Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle WA

Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle WA

LOVE this wonderful plant - subtle beautiful fragrance while attracting the hummers and butterflies

August 2011..photo taken during my visit at Hortus Amsterdam.

Fruit last on the tree a long time.

This grows as a single trunk tree, 15'. This is the last tree the humming birds visit before they fly south in my area.

The flowers fill the yard with a wonderful fragrance. The leaves, when rubbed, smell just like Peanut Butter!


a small grove in late September. Bracts are pink and fleshy, topped with teal irridescent berries.

Harlequin Glory Bower growing wild in Southern Pines, NC

Harlequin Glory Bower fruit, October, 2013, Southern Pines, NC.

In my last garden





Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/

Palais idéal. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com

1st time smelled in evening scented like jasmine but was less & less intense thereafter. No drought tolerance.

Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/

4/5ths dead after a mild and the temp. plungeing to -11C (12F) only once on 1 March

Morris Arboretum, University of Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy/copyright Karl Gercens, Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens.
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Clerodendrum Species, Harlequin Glory Bower, Japanese Clerodendrum, Peanut Butter Shrub
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Type: | Shrubs, Trees |
Height: | 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) |
Conditions: | Zone 6-9, Sun to Partial Shade |