I've silently thanked that woman every summer since.
Fragrant flowers emerge from pods, staying in bloom six to eight weeks.
Hummingbirds and butterflies are frequent canopy visitors. After one or two weeks, the pods began opening, revealing an azure blue berry that larger birds then feast on, she says. The deciduous tree is cold hardy to Zone 6, grows 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It needs full sun and good-draining soil, says Martha. Last summer, Martha took pictures to document all the gifts the Clerodendrum shares with her.