Tree comparisons

	Evergreen Cedrus libani	Japanese flowering cherry Prunus sargentii
	The cedar of Lebanon grows slowly into a majestic large tree, suitable for parks and open landscapes.	Sargent's Cherry is an impressive ornamental cherry, scoring highly for blossom, autumn colour, and its attractive form.
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Growing

	Evergreen Cedrus libani	Japanese flowering cherry Prunus sargentii
Gardening skill	Average	Beginner
Awards	RHS AGM (current)	RHS AGM (former) RHS AM
Attractive features	Attractive tree / plant	Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour
Growth habit	Upright-spreading / Vase	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	5m-8m / 16ft-25ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Pruning	Do not prune
Growth rate	Slow	Average
Site conditions	Occasional drought Coastal site
Wildlife	Attractive to birds

	Evergreen Cedrus libani	Japanese flowering cherry Prunus sargentii
Flower colour		Pink
Flower form		Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering month		April
Leaf colour	Grey-green	Green
Leaf colour - autumn		Multiple tints
Bark	Brown - light
Country of origin		Japan
Annual cycle	Evergreen	Deciduous