Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Apricot
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
खूबानी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Apricot
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Morela
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Apricot
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.