Crinodendron hookerianum
lantern tree
A beautiful, ornamental, evergreen shrub or small tree named after the lantern-shaped, crimson to deep carmine-pink flowers, suspended from the undersides of its branches from May to August. This award-winning lantern tree is perfect for a partially shady woodland garden with humus-rich acid soil. Initially slow-growing, in cold areas it's best grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory to minimise the risk of frost damage to the young flower buds.
How to care for Crinodendron hookerianum:
After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
5m
Eventual spread:
5m
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
All soil types
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
2 litre pot
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