Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prunus domestica
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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
Not Available
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Japanese Plum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Japanese Plum
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
japanische Pflaumen
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
prune japonaise
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
ciruelo japonés
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Plum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
ameixa japonesa
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
japoński Plum
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Plum Italica
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
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 Plum and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Plum is Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Japanese Plum flower color: White
Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Japanese Plum and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Plum 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 Plum 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.