Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial 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
Bees, Insects
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Crested Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Crested Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Crested Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Crested Iris and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.