CRINODENDRON patagua

(Syn. Tricuspidaria dependens) - stiff growth with pure white lanterns and rounded leaves

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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£17.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

Evergreen - glossy, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
White
Height - 8m (26ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright shrub
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - if in full sun roots needs to be shaded and cool.
Partial shade - preferably.
Additional Features - Good to know - - used for honey production. Introduced to UK in 1901
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Chile.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with fringed petals
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich.
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -