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Crinodendron hookerianum

Crinodendron hookerianum
Chile lantern tree

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I was expecting a plant 1.20 cm (1in) tall, disappointed. We'll see if there will be any red lanterns in the spring.

Francis , 19/02/2024

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A hardy evergreen with curious lantern-shaped flowers.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time May to September
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Description

Crinodendron hookerianum is an evergreen bush, hardy down to -8C° (17.6°F), with curious pendulous, cherry-red, lantern-shaped flowers, which earn it the name lantern tree. Cultivated in a pot or in the back of a border, this bush will bring a unique touch.

 

Originating from Chile, this upright, bushy shrub can reach 8 to 9m (26 to 30ft) in height in the wild, but in our gardens it will not exceed 4m (13ft) in height and 3m (10ft) in spread. It has persistent, dark green, slender leaves measuring 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) long. The lantern tree offers axillary, pendulous, fusiform bell-shaped flowers in cherry- red, with fleshy petals. Its remarkable flowering, which lasts from May to September, begins on plants at least 5 years old.

Hardy down to -8C° (17.6°F), Crinodendron hookerianum requires protection from cool winds and sun exposure. Plant it in semi-shade, in rich, acidic, and moist soil, in the back of a border, against a west-facing wall or in a container.

Crinodendron hookerianum in pictures

Crinodendron hookerianum (Flowering) Flowering
Crinodendron hookerianum (Foliage) Foliage
Crinodendron hookerianum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to September
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Crinodendron

Species

hookerianum

Family

Elaeocarpaceae

Other common names

Chile lantern tree

Planting and care

Crinodendron hookerianum likes high humidity and will thrive in cool places where the ambient atmosphere remains moist. It is advisable to mulch the base in order to protect the bush from the cold in winter.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus and acidic

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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