Tree comparisons
| Albizia tree Shidare |  Prunus rufa | |
|---|---|---|
| A very attractive spreading weeping Albizia, with feathery green foliage and pink summer flowers. | This is the Himalayan cherry, notable for its attractive exfoliating bark, and hairy young shoots. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Albizia tree Shidare | Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage | Attractive flowers Attractive bark |
| Growth habit | Weeping | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding |
Identification
| Albizia tree Shidare | Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | July August | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Bark | Brown / Red Peeling | |
| Country of origin | China | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |