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Clerodendrum quadriloculare
Starburst, Fireworks, Winter Starburst, Shooting Star, Firecracker Bush
Origin: Philippines, New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands.
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Clerodendrum |
| Species |
| quadriloculare |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 3-4.5 m |
| Spread |
| 3-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Flowers best in full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soils. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found along roads and disturbed areas, managed forests and urban areas. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are evergreen and alternately arranged. They are elliptical, dark green with light green and cream streaks on top and purple underneath, and are 15-20 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| White-cream with light purple flowers that grow 7-10 cm long in a tubular form. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round, purple berries. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from semi-hardwood stem cuttings; planting in mist at 20°C, rooting will occur within 2-3 weeks. |
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