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Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree puts on one of the thickest spring shows of pink. Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' opens dense clusters of double flowers in April, with each bloom carrying a full, ruffled look that gives the tree more presence than single-flowered cherries. The vase-shaped canopy reaches about 30 to 40 feet tall and wide, so it has the scale to anchor a lawn or front yard. This beauty makes a true spring centerpiece with enough size to cast light summer shade later on.
After flowering, the bronzy new leaves settle into deep green and then shift to yellow, orange, and copper tones in fall. This deciduous Japanese flowering cherry is prized more for flower count and form than fragrance or fruit, which makes it a strong choice near patios, drives, and lawn edges where clean seasonal color is the main goal. Its branching develops into a graceful upright vase when young and broadens with age, giving the tree a handsome outline even when it is out of bloom.
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree Care
Plant Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree in full sun; however, it can handle light partial shade with some reduction in flowering. It grows best in moist, well-drained loam, but it can adapt to clay or sandy soil if drainage is reliable and the soil is not left saturated. Slightly acidic to neutral soil is a good fit, and rich soil helps support better flowering and steadier growth.
Water deeply after planting and check the top couple inches of soil during the first growing season, watering when that layer begins to dry. Once established, it handles short dry spells, but it looks and blooms better with regular moisture during warm weather. Feed after the first couple of years with a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts. The tree will go dormant in fall after its foliage color peaks.
Prune in late spring after flowering or in winter to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Deadheading spent flower clusters can help keep the tree tidy and direct energy into strong growth for the next season. Avoid heavy pruning, because the natural vase form is one of the best parts of this tree and too much cutting can reduce the next spring display.
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree Spacing
Space Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree about 25 to 30 feet from nearby trees, walls, or large structures so the canopy can develop without crowding. It is best used in the ground rather than as a long-term container tree, although a young specimen can be staged near an entry for a short time before planting out. In the landscape, pair it with boxwoods, irises, and peonies to give the strong spring bloom structure below it before and after flowering. For nearby seasonal containers, use pansies and alyssum to pick up the pink tones while the tree is in bloom.
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Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
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#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
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#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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