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Incredibly eye-catching, Crinodendron hookerianum (Lantern Tree) is a fabulous medium-sized evergreen shrub native to Chile. Quite cold tolerant, this exotic beauty displays lantern-shaped, crimson flowers, 1in. long (2.5cm), that dangle on long stalks from the branches from late spring to late summer.
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Key Crinodendron facts. Name – Crinodendron hookerianum. Family – Elaeocarpaceae. Type – shrub. Height – 6-32 feet (2-10 m) (variety) Exposure – part sun, sun. Soil: rich enough – Foliage: evergreen – Flowering: late spring to mid-summer. Read also: Abutilon, the other lantern tree.
Chile lantern tree. 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.
Crinodendron hookerianum, commonly known as the Chilean Lantern Tree, is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family. Native to the temperate rainforests of Chile, this evergreen shrub or small tree is known for its striking, lantern-shaped red flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
Plant database entry for Chilean Lantern Tree (Crinodendron patagua) with 10 images and 28 data details.
Chilean lantern tree needs a mildly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil and a sheltered location to protect it from harsh winds. Special care points include ensuring ample moisture, especially during dry spells, without waterlogging the roots, and providing a light layer of mulch for root protection.
