Tree comparisons
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata |  Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| An attractive upright evergreen tree with silver-grey leaves and scented yellow blossom. | Japanese Lantern features creamy white / pink double-blossom, and autumn leaf colours. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata | Flowering cherry tree Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Scented flowers Winter colour | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | |
| Growth rate | Fast | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Evergreen Acacia dealbata | Flowering cherry tree Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Yellow | White Cream Pink - light Pink |
| Flower form | Double flower (25-50 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | March |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Gold | |
| Country of origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Evergreen | Deciduous |