Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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
Needs less 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, 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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Post Oak
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Post oak
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Post oak
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Post oak
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Post Oak
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
post Oak
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Post quercu
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Post Oak 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 Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.