Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Woodlands
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
None
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
JATROPHA
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
रतनजोत
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Purgiernuß
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
purghère
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
frailejón
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
jatropha
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
galamaluco
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
jatrofa
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Jatropha
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Jatropha season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Jatropha 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 Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.