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Beginner
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4m
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8m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Crinodendron hookerianum
Other names: Chile lantern tree, Chinese lantern tree, Tricuspidaria lancelolata
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Genus: Crinodendron
Species: C. hookerianum - C. hookerianum is a half-hardy, evergreen shrub, producing vibrant, red unusual lantern-shaped flowers in spring and summer.
Crinodendron hookerianum is: Deciduous
Flower: Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Viburnum davidii (David viburnum)
Crinodendron hookerianum (Chile lantern tree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Crinodendron are half-hardy, so suitable for mild areas, otherwise may be grown in greenhouses. Plant in acid, moist, free-draining soil in a sheltered position.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Noel Byrne
Hi, My Grandmother planted a Chilean lantern tree about 50 plus years ago. It has spread very wide and high. Unfortunately due to last years very cold winter most of it has died. Only now has several branches shown some life. I'm wondering what time of year is it best to cut off the dead branches? Also what is the recommended way of doing it?
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Comment from
W. Gray
Can this plant be successfully grown from seed ?
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- Posted: Thu. 2nd September 2010 08:27
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