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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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Evergreen - glossy, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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White -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright shrub
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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
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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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 -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich.
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Crinodendron - Growing Guide
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8m (26ft)
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5m (16ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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