Description

General aspect and origins - 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.
Leaves - Leaves are evergreen, alternate, oval, glossy dark-green, 1-3 in (2.5-7.5 cm) long.
Flowers - 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.
Fruits - The fruit is an inedible pubescent capsule that splits open when ripe.

Culture

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.
Soil - This Crinodendron prefers a slightly acidic and light soil that remains moist.

Propagation

This plant can be propagated by seeds, herbaceous cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe wood cuttings in mid to late-summer.