Tree comparisons
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox |  Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| A small and hardy winter-flowering cherry, ideal for winter colour and small gardens. | Malus transitoria is known as the Cut-leaf crab-apple, has a mass of small white flowers, and clusters of tiny yellow fruitlets. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox | Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Winter colour | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | |
| Growth rate | Slow | |
| Site conditions | Occasional drought | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Praecox | Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | February | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Orange / Gold |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | |
| Fruit size | Small | |
| Fruit persistence | Ripens over a period | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |