Tree comparisons
| Cercis Texas White |  Hanagasa Pink Parasol | |
|---|---|---|
| An unusual Cercis featuring large white flowers, followed by green leaves which turn yellow in autumn. | A modern Japanese flowering cherry, also known as Pink Parasol, which features large double-flower pink blossom. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cercis Texas White | Japanese flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped Multi-stem | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Cercis Texas White | Japanese flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White Cream | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) |
| Flowering month | May | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow | Multiple tints |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Country of origin | United States | Japan |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |