Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
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
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Hydrangea
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Hortensie
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Hortensia
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Hortensja
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Hibiscus
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.