Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Woodlands
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-8
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, 10, 16
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Chokecherry
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Chokecherry
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Chokecherry
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Chokecherry
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Chokecherry
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
chokecherry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.