Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

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Kwanzan Flowering Japanese Cherry

  
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This vase-shaped, deciduous tree is 30' high and 20' wide, with double rosy-pink flowers in spring and wonderful fall colors of bronze-orange to orange-red.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Patio, Park

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.