Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' - Flowering Cherry

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune to retain a neat appearance when tree is dormant. Feed annually and water regularly.

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A real beauty, this tree produces double pink flowers that contrast with the newly emerging bronze-red colored foliage.

  • Gorgeous focal point or accent tree
  • Large, pink, double blooms in spring
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit

Plant in large yard singly or in groves.

Height: 20-25 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Zone: 4 - 8
Color: Pink

Interesting Notes about Flowering Cherry:

Popular for its beautiful spring display of flowers, this cherry tree specifically is the most ornamental of almost all of the cherry trees. Plant in full sun, in a soil with excellent drainage and provide plenty of moisture to the point where this tree is never stressed  - a healthy tree has a better change to stave off problematic pests and diseases.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Specimen
  • Focal Point

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Green
  • Bronze

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water