Tree comparisons
| Lilac Primrose | Flowering cherry tree Crystal Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| As the name suggests this lilac features clusters of pale primrose yellow flowers. | A compact winter-flowering cherry with double-white flowers and a weeping habit. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Lilac Primrose | Flowering cherry tree Crystal Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Weeping | |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Light prune | Do not prune No need to prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Lilac Primrose | Flowering cherry tree Crystal Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Yellow | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) |
| Flowering month | May | January February December |
| Leaf colour | Green | |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |