Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
-
Habitat
Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
pinkroot
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Spigelia
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Spigelia
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Spigelia
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Spigelia
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Spigelia
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Spigelia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.