Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree delivers a spring spectacle of lush, double pink blossoms that read from across the street. Its upright, vase-shaped form matures into a broad canopy that frames patios, walkways, and entry gardens with architectural grace.

After bloom, bronze new leaves mature to glossy green, then warm to coppery orange in fall for a second show. Plant one as a statement tree or line a drive for a dramatic allee with consistent, bloom-heavy performance and no messy fruit.

Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree Care

Plant in full sun, 6–8 hours daily, in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (about 6.0–7.5). Water deeply the first two seasons, about 1 inch per week, or when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry; once established, water during extended dry spells.

Apply a 2–3 inch mulch ring, keeping mulch a few inches off the trunk. Feed each early spring with a slow-release, balanced tree fertilizer (around 10-10-10) per label rates. Prune right after flowering to remove dead or crossing branches and to lightly shape; avoid heavy summer cuts. Hardy in Zones 5–9; in colder exposures, protect roots with winter mulch. Often grafted—remove any shoots arising below the graft.

Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree Spacing

For a specimen, allow 20–25 feet from buildings and overhead lines for a mature 25–30 ft H × 20–25 ft W canopy. For rows, space 15–20 feet on center. Keep 6–8 feet back from sidewalks and drive edges for branch and root clearance.

Container growing is best for juvenile trees only; choose a sturdy 24–30 inch diameter, 18–24 inch deep pot with drainage and plan to transplant to the landscape within 2–3 years. Stake only in windy sites and remove stakes within one year.

Why Grow Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree?

• Huge clusters of double, vibrant pink blossoms for an unforgettable spring display
• Elegant, vase-shaped form that creates instant curb appeal and a natural focal point
• Low-fuss routine: simple sun, water, yearly feeding, and quick post-bloom pruning
• Three-season interest with bronze spring flush, glossy summer foliage, and coppery fall color
• Sterile flowers mean no messy fruit cleanup beneath the canopy

Bring home the classic spring cherry look with easy care and big color. Plant a Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree today and set the stage for a showstopping bloom season every year.