Tree comparisons
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox | |
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| A small and hardy winter-flowering cherry, ideal for winter colour and small gardens. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Winter colour |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Site conditions | Occasional drought |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | February |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |