Crinodendron patagua - 50-60 CM C2

Description
The Lily of the valley tree (Crinodendron patagua) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its decorative flowers are bell-shaped and appear from November to February. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark green leaves are lanceolate and glossy, leathery. The location should be semi-shady to shady and sheltered. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Lily of the valley tree reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tricuspidaria dependens.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Lily of the valley tree are dark green, lanceolate, shiny and leathery.

Growth
Lily of the valley tree is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1 - 1.8 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
This plant should be overwintered in a cool, dark place. The cellar or a shed near a building is particularly suitable for this.

Flower
Crinodendron patagua forms bell-shaped, white flowers from November. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, winter garden, balcony/terrace