Crinodendron patagua

Also Known As

White Lantern Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

7b-11

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Crinodendron patagua plant details

Crinodendron patagua is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinodendron patagua

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: elaeocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, small tree, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinodendron patagua

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The 1" white flowers hanging from slender glossy green branches on this 10-40' shrub/tree ?give the appearance of fringed cups or bells? (Griffiths) in late summer. PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Yet another cool evergreen from Chile. In the wild this can reach 40'-50' tall but in our NW gardens it remains a large shrub. One inch pure white flowers in early summer are quite nice and with luck the reddish seedpods will follow. Best in part shade but full sun ok in milder gardens.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Evergreen tree to 30', rounded lvs, reddish new growth, white lantern fls. 5 °F. Chile.

By: The Desert Northwest

Glossy dark green rounded leaves and bell shaped scented creamy-white flowers in summer and fall. Full hot sun is fine for this species.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Slow-growing, evergreen from Chile, a large shrub to 6-10' or small tree to 10-12' and possibly up to an eventual 25' in the happiest of circumstances. The shiny, dark green leaves create a nice backdrop for the summer flowers, fragrant white, bells that hang from the younger branches. Red seed pods, a bit like flattened bell peppers add interest into the winter. Best with regular summer water in full to part sun in well-drained soil that is rich and moist, taking care to keep the roots cool in summer. Frost hardy into the upper teens °F, upper USDA Zone 8.