Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Woodlands
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Apricot
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
खूबानी
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Albaricoque
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Apricot
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Morela
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Apricot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Apricot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.