Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Star Wars | Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars features very long-lasting dusky-pink flowers and an upright habit. | Merlot is an upright spreading Cercis with purple blossom followed by wine-red leaves which turn green over the summer. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Star Wars | Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright | |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Do not prune |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Magnolia Star Wars | Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | May |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |