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Chilean Lantern Tree

Name: Chilean Lantern Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CR2208.1
Price: 100.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bush, 100-125cm, 20L pot

£100

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Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 4 meters in height and spread

Foliage Dark green, narrow leaves

Position Full sun or light shade

Soil Moist but well drained, neutral soil

Description

The Chilean Lantern Tree or 'Crinodendron hookerianum' is a striking evergreen shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and vibrant lantern-shaped flowers. The vivid, uniquely shaped crimson blooms offer an exotic touch to the garden. Ideal for sheltered spots, it works well as a wall shrub or standout feature in borders.

The Chilean Lantern tree will thrive in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered spot. It'll grow in well-drained, neutral soils. It will grow to a maximum height of 8x4 meters in 20 years.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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