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Flowering cherry tree
Pink Shell
Lilac
Charles Joly

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
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
RHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive tree / plant
Autumn foliage colour
Attractive flowers
Scented flowers
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningLight prune
Light prune
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Identification


Flowering cherry tree
Pink Shell
Lilac
Charles Joly
Flower colourWhite
Pink - light
Purple
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
May
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves and Flowers appear together
Annual cycleDeciduous
Deciduous
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