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Image of Crinodendron hookerianum
, Chile
Altitude: 100-250 m. 01 01, 1995
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| Species: | Crinodendron hookerianum Gay | |
| Family: | Elaeocarpaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2437 |
| About 2 Crinodendron in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 3 Elaeocarpaceae in Chile and 3 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Crinodendron hookerianum , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Crinodendron hookerianum , Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)
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Image of Crinodendron hookerianum , Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Crinodendron hookerianum , Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More photos (10) of Crinodendron hookerianum Gay available here |
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More species from the same Elaeocarpaceae family in our data base: Crinodendron hookerianum |