Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
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Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark
Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Macaw
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Ara
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
ara
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
guacamayo
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
μακώ
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
arara
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
ara
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Ara
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw. Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Kwanzan Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Macaw season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Macaw 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 Macaw pruning is done 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.