Tree comparisons
Flowering cherry tree Pink Shell | Lilac Charles Joly | |
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This perfectly named flowering cherry features clusters of pink blossom hanging like pink shells. | A small lilac featuring strongly scented purple / red flowers. | |
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Growing
Flowering cherry tree Pink Shell | Lilac Charles Joly | |
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Awards | RHS AGM (former) | RHS AGM (current) |
Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Scented flowers |
Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | |
Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
Identification
Flowering cherry tree Pink Shell | Lilac Charles Joly | |
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Flower colour | White Pink - light | Purple |
Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
Flowering month | April | May |
Leaf colour | Green | |
Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | |
Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |