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'Christmas Tree' comes to us from both Kevin Vaughn and Mildred Seaver (1982). The foliage mound reaches 36 x 20" with 18" bloom scapes. It has often been confused with Aden's 'Grand Master'. The leaves are 10 x 6", cordate, and deep green with a cream-white edge. The plant has very nice substance and is heavily crinkled. Van Wade says that it prefers shade to 1/3 sun. The funnel-shaped white flowers bloom in July. To quote Van Wade: "...flowers in July produce a flower with vestigial leaves in the shape of a Christmas tree, hence its name." It makes a very nice pod parent, passing along a number of desirable characteristics.

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Mary Harvey

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Paul Henjum

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Tim Saville

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Bob Axmear

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Tim Saville

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Viktoria Serafin

Christmas Tree (K Vaughn/M Seaver 82)

Photo by Hank Zumach