Lantern Tree. A stiffly branched evergreen shrub with toothed narrow dark green leaves. Attractive lantern-shaped scarlet to deep carmine-pink flowers. Grow against a sheltered wall. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Crinodendron hookerianum
A stiffly branched evergreen shrub with toothed narrow dark green leaves. Attractive lantern-shaped scarlet to deep carmine-pink flowers. Grow against a sheltered wall.
Additional information
| Generic | Crinodendron |
|---|---|
| Species | hookerianum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Lantern Tree |
| Flower Colour | pink, scarlet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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