Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
  
Gold, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
  
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Bark
  
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
  
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
  
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
  
Common Name
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Hindi
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In German
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In French
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Spanish
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Greek
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Portuguese
Sourwood
  
Árvore de cereja
  
In Polish
Sourwood
  
Wiśnia drzewa
  
In Latin
Sourwood
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Oxydendrum
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Eudicots
  
Tribe
Oxydendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Sourwood and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.