Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Woodlands
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Kakaopflanze
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
planta del cacao
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
planta do cacau
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Cocos herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.