CRINODENDRON

Genus of 4 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from forests in Chile.

Only two are cultivated in the UK, the more common hookerianum with red "lanterns" and patagua where flowers are white.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Good against a sheltered wall or in a woodland garden.
    Place of origin
    Chile
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Crinodendron - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of CRINODENDRON

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CRINODENDRON hookerianum

CRINODENDRON hookerianum

Chilean lantern tree

(Syn. Tricuspidaria lanceolata) - crimson lanterns borne in profusion

 
Seeds
Free delivery
£6.00 per packet 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'

CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'

Chilean lantern tree

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

 
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

 
£20.00 each 
CRINODENDRON patagua

CRINODENDRON patagua

Lily of the valley tree

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

 
£25.00 each 
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Available again from March 2025 - New stock in early spring.

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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

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)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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