Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
चेरी प्लम
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
cherry Plum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Prunus
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
cherry Plum
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
cherry Plum
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.