Arbutus

Kwanzan Cherry

About Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry

Arbutus

Kwanzan Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Types

Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu

Number of Varieties

125

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-96-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-4

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gold, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Aphids, Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

anti viral, Anti-oxidant

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Bark

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'

Common Name

Arbutus

Kwanzan Cherry

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Kwanzan Cherry

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Kwanzan Cherry

In French

arbousier

Kwanzan Cherry

In Spanish

Arbitus

Kwanzan Cherry

In Greek

κουμαριά

Kwanzan Cherry

In Portuguese

árbuto

Árvore de cereja

In Polish

mącznik

Wiśnia drzewa

In Latin

arbutus

Kwanzan Cherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

811

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry

Season and care of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information

Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum

Care of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry

Care of Arbutus and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.