Tree comparisons
 Stellata | Birch Moonbeam | |
|---|---|---|
| A small flowering cherry tree, named after its star-shaped pink blossom. | Moonbeam is an excellent form of the Himalayan birch, with the characteristic white trunk, but much smaller than other forms of this popular species. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Stellata | Birch Moonbeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers | Attractive tree / plant Attractive bark Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Slow | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Occasional flooding Occasional drought |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Stellata | Birch Moonbeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | March |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | |
| Bark | White Peeling | |
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |