Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

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Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

Name: Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree
Brand: Plants Express
Price: 179.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

$179.95

Select Size: 15 Gallon 25 Gallon

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Plant Type

Tree

Seasonality

Deciduous

Mature height

20-30 ft.

Mature Width

20-30 ft.

Sun exposure

Sun/Part Sun

Watering

Occasional

Growth Rate

Moderate

Grows Well in Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Flowering Season

Spring

Attracts Wildlife

Pollinators, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Characteristics

Flowering, Fragrant, Deer Resistant

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Description

Kwanzan or Kanzan Flowering Cherry is one of the most popular and showiest of the ornamental, fruitless cherry trees. With its stunning pink blossoms, excellent fall color, and year-round interest, it’s easy to see why it is the perfect addition to any California landscape. Its unique vase-shaped growth habit and size make it a beautiful shade or accent tree. When grouped together or lining a walkway or driveway, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry trees offer a magnificent scene.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’, also known as ‘Sekiyama’ or Japanese flowering cherry, is a moderately growing deciduous tree that reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide. In spring, a profusion of lightly fragrant, pink double flowers appear in heavy, pendulous clusters of 3 to 5. Tender, reddish-bronze leaves emerge in spring, maturing into a glossy dark green by summer. In fall, the flowering cherry puts on a spectacular display of orange, red, and bronze foliage. Under optimal conditions, 'Kwanzan' grows 1 to 2 feet per year.

Plant Care

Planting - Kwanzan Flowering Cherry trees can tolerate clay, loam, sandy, acidic, alkaline, occasionally wet, and well drained soils. Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial sun, with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Watering - Water regularly, especially during the first few years after planting until your tree establishes a good root system. Once established, adjust the watering frequency as needed, keeping in mind that they do not tolerate over-watering or standing water. Applying a rich organic mulch around the base of the tree will help retain soil moisture and encourage healthy growth.

Pruning - Requires minimal maintenance. Prune as needed to remove damaged or overgrown branches or to maintain the desired shape.

Winter Hardiness - Hardy to -10°F, and grows best in USDA zones 5-9, Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’ can be grown with extra care in zone 10.

FAQs

What are the differences between the ‘Akebono’ and ‘Kwanzan’ flowering cherry varieties?

'Akebono' produces single, pale pink blossoms that fade to white and bloom earlier in spring in clusters of 2 to 5.

'Kwanzan' features double, clear pink blossoms with about $49.95 petals, blooming a little later in heavy, pendulous clusters of 3 to 5.

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