Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
कबिट
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Kawista
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Kawista
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Limonia
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Properties of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry. Wood Apple doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like Gastric. 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 Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Kwanzan Cherry season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Wood Apple and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Apple 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.