Tree comparisons
| Flowering cherry tree Spring Snow |  Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| A Japanese flowering cherry with double-flowered white blossom borne on bare branches, followed by coppery-leaves. | A popular small hawthorn with distinctive dark pink blossom with white centres. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Spring Snow | Hawthorn Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers | |
| 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 Tolerates shade | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding Coastal site | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Spring Snow | Hawthorn Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | Pink - dark |
| Flower form | Double flower (25-50 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) |
| Flowering month | April | May |
| Leaf colour | Bronze | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints | |
| Fruit colour | Red | |
| Fruit size | Small | |
| Country of origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |