The most widely planted Japanese flowering cherry, with a stiff upright vase shape and masses of large double rose-pink blossoms in spring. Bronze new foliage turns orange in autumn.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Kanzan Cherry
Botanically, Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 8 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Kanzan Cherry
Kanzan Cherry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Kanzan Cherry does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Kanzan Cherry is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Kanzan Cherry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Kanzan Cherry in the garden
Kanzan Cherry earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Kanzan Cherry with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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