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CRINODENDRON hookerianum

Commonly known as Chilean lantern tree

(Syn. Tricuspidaria lanceolata) - crimson lanterns borne in profusion
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, pointed, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
  • Red
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Stiffly-branched shrub with upright shoots
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    If in full sun roots need to be shaded and cool.
  • Partial shade
    Preferably.

CRINODENDRON hookerianum

 
Seeds £6.00 per packet 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£16.50 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    An 1848 introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864)
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Chile.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Lantern-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Incised
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 8
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Crinodendron - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
  

Buy Varieties of CRINODENDRON hookerianum

CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'

CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'

Chilean lantern tree

a striking new introduction with longer leaves and attractive pink lantern flowers

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Alf Robbins'

CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Alf Robbins'

Chilean lantern tree

pure white form

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£20.00 each 

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