Tree comparisons
 Weeping Yoshino |  Prunus serrula | Cercis Pink Pom Poms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A weeping form of the traditional Japanese Yoshino flowing cherry. | A popular flowering cherry tree species, The Tibetan cherry or Birch Bark cherry is well-known for its attractive bark. | While most Cercis feature single flowers, Pink Pom Pom has true double flowers, for a more intense blossom display. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Weeping Yoshino | Flowering cherry tree Prunus serrula | Cercis Pink Pom Poms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) RHS AM | ||
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive bark | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Weeping | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | ||
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | ||
| Growth rate | Average | Fast | |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought | ||
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Weeping Yoshino | Flowering cherry tree Prunus serrula | Cercis Pink Pom Poms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White | Pink - dark Mauve |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Double flower (25-50 petals) |
| Flowering month | April | April | May |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Yellow | Yellow |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves appear first | Flowers appear first | |
| Country of origin | Japan | China | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous | Deciduous |