Tree comparisons
 Myrtifolia | |
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| The Portuguese Laurel forms a small spreading tree, easy to grow, and ideal for patios. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft |
| Pruning | Prune hard |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Myrtifolia | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering month | June |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green |
| Fruit colour | Purple |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Country of origin | Portugal Spain |
| Annual cycle | Evergreen |