Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-10
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, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of 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
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
None
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
नरकट
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Pfahlrohr
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Arundo donax
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Arundo donax
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.