Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodlands
  
Open Plains, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
  
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
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, Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
None
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
  
Cuts
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark
  
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
  
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Blau Grama Grass
  
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Boutelou gracieux
  
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Azul Grama Grass
  
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
  
Azul Grama Grama
  
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
  
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Bouteloua
  
Clade
Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.