Tree comparisons
| Albizia tree Shidare |  Prunus rufa | Rowan Amber Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | A typical Mountain Ash or Rowan, with particularly persistent red berries. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Albizia tree Shidare | Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | Rowan Amber Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage | Attractive flowers Attractive bark | |
| Growth habit | Weeping | Upright | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | ||
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | ||
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding | Windy site Occasional flooding Coastal site | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Albizia tree Shidare | Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | Rowan Amber Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink | Pink - light | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | ||
| Flowering month | July August | April | May |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | Bluish-green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Bronze / Purple | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange | ||
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | ||
| Bark | Brown / Red Peeling | ||
| Country of origin | China | ||
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous | Deciduous |