Crinodendron patagua syn. C. dependens syn. Tricuspidaria dependens is also known as patagua or patahua. It is a shrub or a small tree, which is native to the central zone of Chile, where it can be up to 20-30 ft. In cultivation, it will remain smaller.
This plant is well-worth growing in mild climates that correspond to USDA zones 9-10. It can even be tried in sheltered areas of USDA zone 8.
Leaves are evergreen, alternate, oval, glossy dark-green, 1-3 in (2.5-7.5 cm) long.
Flowers are solitary or grouped in pairs, bell-shaped, fragrant, white with fringed petals, 1-1.5 in (2.5-3.75 cm) long. They appear in late summer.
The fruit is an inedible pubescent capsule that splits open when ripe.
Crinodendron patagua requiert l'exposition suivante : mi-ombre This Crinodendron prefers a slightly acidic and light soil that remains moist.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 8.00 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -7.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -3.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds, herbaceous cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe wood cuttings in mid to late-summer.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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