Suninfrance Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Any keen gardeners out there or tree experts.A friend has a tree in her garden in Troche with an unusual flower/fruit/seed (not sure which). I have a photo which I can send to anyone who wants to have a go at identifying it, but briefly it's description is an elongated heart shaped leaf, the flowers/fruit/seed (whichever) consists of "fuschia" pink petals with a waxy blue/green pod in the middle.It's been driving us crazy trying to find out what it is - so HELP!!!Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Could it be Clerodendrum trichotomum? I have had a look in my tree book and that seems to be the closest. Try googling it. Just hope the name hasn't been changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hi AlexisThank you. That's the one. I managed to find a site on Google which was very informative about its habits and see that it spreads by suckers which will account for the other 4 or 5 smaller trees nearby the main one. It describes the leaves as smelling of peanut butter (yummy) and in July and August produces highly fragrant jasminelike flowers which will be lovely as it's right outside their front door.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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