Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Hummingbirds
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Buckeye
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Buckeye
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.