Clerodendrum Species, Fire Works, Philippine Glorybower, Shooting Star, Starburst Bush
Clerodendrumquadriloculare

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Clerodendrum (kler-oh-DEN-drum)
Species: quadriloculare (kwah-drih-lok-yoo-LAIR-ee)

Synonym:Clerodendrum blancoanum

Synonym:Clerodendrum navesianum

Synonym:Ligustrum quadriloculare

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting