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Fruit tree comparisons
Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Frilly Frock |  Evereste | Amanogawa |  Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A modern Japanese flowering cherry, also known as Pink Parasol, which features large double-flower pink blossom. | A small weeping ornamental cherry tree, ideal for small gardens. | Malus Evereste is a popular traditional crab-apple with masses of white blossom, then red-yellow fruits. | A popular columnar flowering cherry, also known as the Flagpole Cherry. | An impressive spreading ornamental cherry tree, with light pink double-flowers. | |
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Using
| Flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Crab-apples Evereste | Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | ||||
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |
Growing
| Flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Crab-apples Evereste | Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | ||||
| Flowering group | 3 | ||||
| Pollinating others | Good | ||||
| Ploidy | Diploid | ||||
| Vigour | Average vigour | Slightly small | Slightly small | Average vigour | Average vigour |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
Problems
| Flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Crab-apples Evereste | Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average | Good | Good |
Climate
| Flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Crab-apples Evereste | Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate type | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | |||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Cold (< 20C / 67F) |
Identification
| Flowering cherry Hanagasa Pink Parasol | Flowering cherry Frilly Frock | Crab-apples Evereste | Flowering cherry Amanogawa | Flowering cherry Accolade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Japan | Japan | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1800 - 1849 | 1900 - 1949 | ||
| Flowering month | April | March April | May | April | |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | Pink - light | White | Pink - light | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | ||||
| Fruit size | Average | ||||
| Awards | RHS Award of Garden Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit RHS Award of Merit | RHS Award of Garden Merit RHS Award of Merit |