Tree comparisons
 Accolade |  Schmittii | |
|---|---|---|
| An impressive spreading ornamental cherry tree, with light pink double-flowers. | A flowering cherry which is useful for public spaces on account of its conical form and attractive bark. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Accolade | Flowering cherry tree Schmittii | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant | Attractive flowers Attractive bark |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Columnar / Fastigiate |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Growth rate | Average | Fast |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Accolade | Flowering cherry tree Schmittii | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |