About Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Echium pininana
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
tropical environments
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Baum Aciam
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Kwanzan Cherry season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Tree Echium and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.