Tree comparisons
| Japanese maple trees Osakazuki | Cercis Hearts of Gold |  Kanzan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A classic Japanese maple, noted for its bright red autumn foliage. | Hearts of Gold is a tree-like Cercis, covered in purple-red flowers in spring followed by yellow-green leaves. | Kanzan (or Kwanzan) is one of the most popular Japanese flowering cherries, well-suited to the UK climate. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Japanese maple trees Osakazuki | Cercis Hearts of Gold | Japanese flowering cherry Kanzan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM | |
| Attractive features | Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright | |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | ||
| Growth rate | Average | Fast | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Japanese maple trees Osakazuki | Cercis Hearts of Gold | Japanese flowering cherry Kanzan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Crimson Purple Mauve | Pink - dark | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) | |
| Flowering month | May | April | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Yellow-green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Yellow | Orange / Red |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | ||
| Country of origin | United States | Japan | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous | Deciduous |