Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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, Pink, Rose
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Aristate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS mume
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Japanese Apricot
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
जापानी खुबानी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
japanische Aprikose
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
abricot japonais
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
albaricoque japonés
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Apricot japonês
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
japońska morela
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Persicum Italica
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Apricot season is Spring and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Japanese Apricot and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese 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 Japanese 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.