Crinodendron hookerianum Alf Robbins
This variety of Chinese or Chile Lantern Tree forms a medium-sized, rather upright evergreen shrub with serrated, dark-green evergreen foliage. Blooms with luminous white lantern-shaped blossoms from April to May.
1.2m (à 10 ans)
-18 
80cm (à 10 ans)
Shade / Part Shade Use
As an isolated lawn specimen or in association with evergreen shrubs such as Rhododendrons, Japanese Azaleas, Camellias, etc.
Planting
In shade or part shade, in acid, well-draining soil. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil and topsoil around the root-ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Water well the first year. Apply an appropriate fertiliser in spring.
