Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.