Lantern Tree

Crinodendron hookerianum

Crinodendron hookerianum - Lost Gardens of Heligan - Cornwall, England - DSC02700 by Daderot (CC0)

Full Sun

Moderate care

Moderate watering

Frost Hardy

RHS hardiness

-10°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
8m	Max	4m
4m	Min	2.5m

20 years to reach maturity

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has a mild fragrance

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Lantern Tree Overview

This dense evergreen tree can get to 6m high. It has dark green narrow leaves and in late spring to late summer it produces lantern shaped crimson flowers roughly 2.5cm long.

Common problems with Lantern Tree

Generally pest and disease free.

How to harvest Lantern Tree

Generally not harvested.

How to propagate Lantern Tree

Cuttings

Take semi hardwood cuttings in summer or early autumn.

Seed

Special features of Lantern Tree

Attractive flowers

Other uses of Lantern Tree

This shrub suits being grown in wall side borders for architectural interest in urban courtyards.

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