Tree comparisons
| Cercis Oklahoma |  Myrtifolia |  Jelly King | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A large Cercis with dark pink lilac blossom followed by large rich green foliage, turning yellow in autumn. | The Portuguese Laurel forms a small spreading tree, easy to grow, and ideal for patios. | White blossom followed by large orange-red fruits which are ideal for making crab-apple jelly. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cercis Oklahoma | Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | Crab-apple trees Jelly King | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Scented flowers Summer foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft | |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | ||
| Pruning | Do not prune | Prune hard | |
| Growth rate | Average | ||
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought | ||
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Cercis Oklahoma | Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | Crab-apple trees Jelly King | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | White | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | ||
| Flowering month | May | June | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow Orange / Red | Green | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | ||
| Fruit colour | Purple | Orange / Red | |
| Fruit size | Small | Large | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | ||
| Food uses | Jam / Jelly | ||
| Country of origin | United States | Portugal Spain | New Zealand |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Evergreen | Deciduous |