Tree comparisons
| Maple Simon-Louis Freres |  Myrtifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| A popular slow-growing medium-sized sycamore tree with very attractive variegated leaves. | The Portuguese Laurel forms a small spreading tree, easy to grow, and ideal for patios. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Maple Simon-Louis Freres | Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | |
| Pruning | Prune hard | Prune hard |
| Growth rate | Slow | Average |
| Site conditions | Windy site Occasional drought Air pollution | |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators Melliferous | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Maple Simon-Louis Freres | Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | |
| Flowering month | June | |
| Leaf colour | Green Bronze | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints | Green |
| Fruit colour | Purple | |
| Fruit size | Small | |
| Country of origin | Portugal Spain | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Evergreen |