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  • CRINODENDRON patagua
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    CRINODENDRON patagua

    Commonly known as Lily of the valley tree

    (Syn. Tricuspidaria dependens) - stiff growth with pure white lanterns and rounded leaves
     
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    • Good to know
      Used for honey production. Introduced to UK in 1901
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Chile.
    • Evergreen
      glossy, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with fringed petals
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, upright shrub
    • Pruning group 6
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
      Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
      When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Full sun
      If in full sun roots needs to be shaded and cool.
    • Partial shade
      Preferably.
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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