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lily of the valley tree

Crinodendron patagua

Genus: Crinodendron
Family: Elaeocarpaceae

About this plant

C. patagua is a large evergreen shrub with glossy dark green ovate leaves and fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers 2.5cm long, with fringed petals, in late summer

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered position in full sun; tolerant of dry conditions once established

Pruning

Pruning group 9, restrict pruning to removal of dead wood in late spring

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years