Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
5100
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40000
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Habitat
Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-83-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-4
8-1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm1,500.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm600.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Ave Ave ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
Acacieae
Subfamily
-
Prunoideae
Number of Species
11100
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27800
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