Crinodendron hookerianum

RHS Plant Profile
Chile lantern tree

Other common names

lantern tree

Synonyms

Tricuspidaria lanceolata
Tricuspidaria hookerianum

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Shrubs

A dense, medium-sized evergreen shrub to 6m, with rigid, narrow, dark green leaves and fleshy, lantern-shaped, crimson flowers 2.5cm in length from late spring to late summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Crinodendron are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with leathery, dark green leaves and nodding, urn-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Chile

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered position, in partial shade or in sun where the roots can be kept cool and shaded

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 8, restrict pruning to removal of dead wood in late spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free