Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Wet lands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Honeyberry
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
baie au miel
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Honeyberry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Honeyberry
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Honeyberry
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry. Honeyberry doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Honeyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Honeyberry and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry 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.