Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Leucojum
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Leucojum
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Leucojum and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
