Hosta 'Christmas Tree'

Christmas Tree Plantain Lily

Hosta ‘Christmas Tree’ — commonly known as Christmas Tree Hosta — is a large perennial prized for its dark green leaves edged with broad creamy-white margins and its deeply corrugated texture. The heavy foliage forms a substantial mound with a layered appearance that gives the plant its characteristic “tree-like” fullness in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer on sturdy scapes.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 2–2.5 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, dense mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and hosta collections. Strong variegation and heavy texture make it a standout in shaded landscapes.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during dry periods for best foliage quality. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-2.5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No