Tree comparisons
| Flowering cherry tree Catherine | Evergreen Quercus ilex | |
|---|---|---|
| An unusual winter-flowering cherry, which also has superb autumn leaf colours. | Quercus ilex is an evergreen oak. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Catherine | Evergreen Quercus ilex | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour Winter colour | Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | No need to prune Prune hard | |
| Growth rate | Average | Slow |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding Occasional drought Coastal site |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Catherine | Evergreen Quercus ilex | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | January February December | June |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
| Bark | Grey | |
| Country of origin | Belgium | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Evergreen |