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Fruit tree comparisons
Amanogawa | Shirotae | Frilly Frock | Kiku-shidare-zakura |  Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A popular columnar flowering cherry, also known as the Flagpole Cherry. | Prunus Shirotae features large single or semi-double fragrant white flowers, and is perhaps the most beautiful of the white-flowered Japanese cherries. | A small weeping ornamental cherry tree, ideal for small gardens. | This is the classic Japanese weeping pink cherry blossom tree (sometimes known as Cheal's Weeping Cherry). | An impressive spreading ornamental cherry tree, with light pink double-flowers. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Shirotae | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Flowering cherry Kiku-shidare-zakura | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Average | Beginner |
Using
| Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Shirotae | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Flowering cherry Kiku-shidare-zakura | Flowering cherry Accolade |
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Problems
| Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Shirotae | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Flowering cherry Kiku-shidare-zakura | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Climate
| Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Shirotae | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Flowering cherry Kiku-shidare-zakura | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate type | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Identification
| Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Shirotae | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Flowering cherry Kiku-shidare-zakura | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1800 - 1849 | 1900 - 1949 | ||
| Flower colour | Pink - light | White | Pink - light | Pink - dark | Pink - light |
| Awards | RHS Award of Garden Merit RHS Award of Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit RHS Award of Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit RHS Award of Merit |