Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Woodlands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Babaco
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Babaco
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Babaco
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Prunus
Vasconcellea
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco. Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Kwanzan Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like and Babaco has allergic reactions like . 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 Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Babaco season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Babaco 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 Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.