Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Fern Pinien
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
pin Fern
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
pino helecho
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Fern sosna
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Fern pinus
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Fern Pine and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.