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Crinodendron hookerianum
Beautiful evergreen small tree with very deep green glossy foliage and an upright bushy habit. Masses of waxy dark red bell-like flowers through spring and summer. Flowers are heavy with pollen. Prefers good acidic soil, and a cool, moist climate. Best planted in a sheltered shady site if the soil or climate are not ideal. Hardy to frost.
Genus
Crinodendron
Species
hookerianum
Cultivar
Common name
Chile lantern tree
Family name
Elaeocarpaceae
Place of origin
Chile
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a cool climate / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants