Crinodendron - Lantern Tree of Chile

Rank: Genus

Crinodendron is a genus of evergreen shrub or small tree native to the forests of Chile. They have crimson or pink lantern-shaped flowers that, unusually, hang under the branches. These are partly hardy plants that will tolerate a minor frost but do best in part shade in well-drained, humus-rich acid soil.


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Names

Scientific name: Crinodendron
Common names: Lantern Tree
Genus: Crinodendron
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Related plants: Elaeocarpus


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Growing Conditions

Position: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: loamy, peaty
Soil pH: acid
Moisture: moist, well drained


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