Tree comparisons
| Hawthorn Prunifolia Splendens |  Iolanthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Prunifolia Splendens is one of the best hawthorns for autumn colour and persistent red fruits. | Iolanthe is one of the most popular pink-flowered Magnolias. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Hawthorn Prunifolia Splendens | Magnolia Iolanthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Tolerates shade | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Light prune | |
| Growth rate | Slow | Average |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional flooding Coastal site | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Hawthorn Prunifolia Splendens | Magnolia Iolanthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | May | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Country of origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |