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Fruit tree comparison - Chocolate Ice
Japanese flowering cherry
Chocolate Ice

Named after the copper-brown colour of the young leaves which contrast with the large white flowers.
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Growing


Japanese flowering cherry
Chocolate Ice
Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningLight prune
Growth rateAverage
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Identification


Japanese flowering cherry
Chocolate Ice
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Country of originJapan
Annual cycleDeciduous
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