| Botanical name | Clerodendrum glabrum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March November December Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Smooth tinderwood |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Coastal |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
| Other languages | Gladdetontelhout (A) |
Clerodendrum glabrum (Smooth tinderwood)
- Botanical name: Clerodendrum glabrum
- Common name(s): Smooth tinderwood
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A fast-growing, medium-size tree with shiny, dark green foliage. Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers followed by cream-coloured berries in autumn. The flowers have protruding stamens which attract insects, while the fruit is eaten by birds. A decorative tree for coastal gardens, particularly along the South African eastern seaboard.
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Botanical Pronunciation: kleer-uh-DEN-drum GLAB-rum
Clerodendrum glabrum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March November December
Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers.
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