This Crinodendron or Lantern Tree was simply stunning when I walked past…so I had to take a picture… These stunning early summer flowering plants thrive in acid soil, so its right at home in this garden in Crolly in Gweedore in North West Donegal.
These can be big growing fellows, growing to 20′ in some sights, but they can be hard pruned if needed…
For more great information on Crinodendron check out the Royal Horticultural Website
Gareth Austin is a Community focused Horticulturist based in Derry-Londonderry and voice of Gardening on the Mark Patterson Show on BBC Radio Foyle. Gareth specialises in Community horticulture, offering a wide range of events, programmes and acitivity on engaging people in the exciting world of Horticulture. Gareth lectures in Horticulture in the North West Regional College and offers school horticulture programs through the Western Education + Library Board. Gareth is passionate about changing land-use to a more positive use, urban food production and showcasing the flora of county Derry through the City of Horti-Culture programme of events.
Source: Gareth Austin Horticultural & Media Services – Crinodendron…A Stunning Shrub – Gareth Austin
