Tree comparisons
| Cercis Oklahoma |  Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| A large Cercis with dark pink lilac blossom followed by large rich green foliage, turning yellow in autumn. | Japanese Lantern features creamy white / pink double-blossom, and autumn leaf colours. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cercis Oklahoma | Flowering cherry tree Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Scented flowers Summer foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | |
| Pruning | Do not prune | |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Cercis Oklahoma | Flowering cherry tree Japanese Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | White Cream Pink - light Pink |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) |
| Flowering month | May | March |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow Orange / Red | Orange / Gold |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |