Tree comparisons
 Schmittii | Maple Simon-Louis Freres | |
|---|---|---|
| A flowering cherry which is useful for public spaces on account of its conical form and attractive bark. | A popular slow-growing medium-sized sycamore tree with very attractive variegated leaves. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Schmittii | Maple Simon-Louis Freres | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive bark | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage |
| Growth habit | Columnar / Fastigiate | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | |
| Pruning | Prune hard | |
| Growth rate | Fast | Slow |
| Site conditions | Windy site Occasional drought Air pollution | |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators | RHS Plants for Pollinators Melliferous |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Schmittii | Maple Simon-Louis Freres | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green Bronze |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |