Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
$176.00
Arguably the most popular of the Japanese cherries, this outstanding selection is covered in showy double pink flowers in early spring before the leaves; stunning bronze bark, good fall color, very shapely; needs full sun and well-drained soil
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Kwanzan Flowering Cherry is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape
Ornamental Qualities
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry is bathed in stunning clusters of fragrant rose flowers along the branches in early spring
Planting and Growing
and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more., Kwanzan Flowering Cherry will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground
and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America., but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 30'Hx30'W
Flowers are rose with strong fragrance
Flowers in early spring
Fall color orange
Zone 6a
Likes well drained soil