Lantern Tree, Chile Lantern Tree, Tricuspidaria hookerianum
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. They emerge from flower buds that form in the fall, hold through winter and swell at the beginning of the growing season to become these attractive cherry lanterns. Foliage consists of elegant, lance-shaped, leathery, deep green leaves. This plant appreciates mild areas and doesn’t take the heat or humidity.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 11 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Common names | Chile Lantern Tree |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 10' (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 11 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Common names | Chile Lantern Tree |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 10' (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Crinodendron hookerianum (Lantern Tree) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crinodendron hookerianum (Lantern Tree) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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