Kwanzan Cherry

Croton

About Kwanzan Cherry and Croton

Kwanzan Cherry

Croton

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu

Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton

Number of Varieties

51200

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Habitat

Woodlands

Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

12-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Plum

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Orange Red

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds

Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti viral, Anti-oxidant

Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Bark

Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'

CODIAEUM variegatum

Common Name

Kwanzan Cherry

Rushfoil, Croton

In Hindi

Kwanzan Cherry

क्रोटोन प्लांट

In German

Kwanzan Cherry

Kroton

In French

Kwanzan Cherry

Croton

In Spanish

Kwanzan Cherry

Croton Planta

In Greek

Kwanzan Cherry

Κρότωνα φυτών

In Portuguese

Árvore de cereja

cróton

In Polish

Wiśnia drzewa

Kroto roślin

In Latin

Kwanzan Cherry

Planta Croton

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Malpighiales

Family

Rosaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Prunus

Croton

Clade

Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Crotoneae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

1165

1 27800

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Properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton

Wondering what are the properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton? We provide you with everything About Kwanzan Cherry and Croton. Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns and Croton doesn't have thorns. Also Kwanzan Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like and Croton has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton

Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Croton season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kwanzan Cherry and Croton Physical Information

Kwanzan Cherry and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton are as follows:

Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold

Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton

Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Croton 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 Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.