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Tree comparisons


Flowering cherry tree
Pink Shell
Lilac
Charles Joly
Japanese flowering cherry
Pink Perfection

This perfectly named flowering cherry features clusters of pink blossom hanging like pink shells.A small lilac featuring strongly scented purple / red flowers.The definitive pink blossom tree, offers a long-lasting display of pink double flowers.
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Growing


Flowering cherry tree
Pink Shell
Lilac
Charles Joly
Japanese flowering cherry
Pink Perfection
Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
RHS AGM (current)
RHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive tree / plant
Autumn foliage colour
Attractive flowers
Scented flowers
Attractive flowers
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningLight prune
Light prune
Light prune
Growth rateAverage
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Identification


Flowering cherry tree
Pink Shell
Lilac
Charles Joly
Japanese flowering cherry
Pink Perfection
Flower colourWhite
Pink - light
Purple
Pink
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Single flower (5-8 petals)
Double flower (25-50 petals)
Flowering monthApril
May
April
May
Leaf colourGreen
Green
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Orange / Red
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves and Flowers appear together
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous
Deciduous
Deciduous
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