Tree comparisons
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata |  Shosar | |
|---|---|---|
| An attractive upright evergreen tree with silver-grey leaves and scented yellow blossom. | An upright fastigate flowering cherry with pink blossom and good autumn leaf colours. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata | Flowering cherry tree Shosar | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Scented flowers Winter colour | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Light prune | Prune hard |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata | Flowering cherry tree Shosar | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Yellow | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | March |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Country of origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Evergreen | Deciduous |