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CRINODENDRON hookerianum
Commonly known as Chilean lantern tree
(Syn. Tricuspidaria lanceolata) - crimson lanterns borne in profusion
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Good to know
An 1848 introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864) -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Chile. -
EvergreenNarrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, pointed, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Red
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Bell/LanternLantern-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long
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Woodland garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Incised
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubStiffly-branched shrub with upright shoots
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
If in full sun roots need to be shaded and cool. -
Partial shade
Preferably. -
Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
5m (16ft)
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