Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Star Wars |  Alley Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars features very long-lasting dusky-pink flowers and an upright habit. | Alley Cat is a Redbud featuring dark pink flowers and colourful pink / green / white leaves. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Star Wars | Cercis Alley Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Prune after flowering |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Magnolia Star Wars | Cercis Alley Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | Pink - dark |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green Pink-white-green variegated |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |