A former colleague, Dan Hortsch, recently e-mailed me this photo asking what it is. He has a good eye; Clerodendrum trichotomum (Harlequin glory bower) is one of my favorite small trees. Take a look: ...

Over the years I've been asked the same questions about some very specific trees. So I decided to branch out, so to speak, and answer the common questions. Q. What is the tree that blooms in late ...

Harlequin glorybower - Clerodendrum trichotomum is a large deciduous shrub/ small tree that has a tendency to take over a garden. I first fell in love with this plant on a garden tour to North ...

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