Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Maple Tree
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Red Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.