Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Woodlands
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
SALIX alba
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
White Willow
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
White Willow
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
wierzba biała
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Populus alba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and White Willow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.