Tree comparisons

	Magnolia Elizabeth	Hawthorn Plena
	Elizabeth is a small late-flowering Magnolia which displays yellow spring flowers on bare branches.	A compact hawthorn which features double white flowers.
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Growing

	Magnolia Elizabeth	Hawthorn Plena
Gardening skill	Beginner
Awards	RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Scented flowers
Growth habit	Upright	Spreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Sunlight	Prefers full sun	Tolerates shade
Pruning	Light prune	Light prune
Growth rate	Average
Site conditions	Sheltered site Free-draining site	Occasional flooding Coastal site
Wildlife		Attractive to birds