Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Woodlands
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Wattle 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 Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.