Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
  
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
  
Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
  
Gold, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
  
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
  
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
  
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
  
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Hindi
ramphal
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In German
Netzannone
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Greek
Ramphal
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
  
Árvore de cereja
  
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
  
Wiśnia drzewa
  
In Latin
Ramphal
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Tiliaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Annona
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Eudicots
  
Tribe
Annoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Annonoideae
  
Not Available