Cherry, Kwanzan #10

Kwanzan Cherry
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

• Height: Typically 15–25 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
• Spread: About 15–20 feet wide
• Spacing: Plant 15–20 feet apart for a grand, eye-catching statement
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Deciduous
• Ornamental Tree

Description

Kwanzan Cherry showcases a magnificent explosion of double pink blossoms in spring, creating a showstopper visual display that brightens any landscape. These gorgeous blooms may have a subtle fragrance, offering a fresh, uplifting presence in the early season. The oval, bronze-tinted leaves later mature to a satisfying green, and can transition to shades of gold or orange in fall, bringing added interest before dropping for winter.

General Care

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, for the finest flowering and overall vigor but tolerates partial shade. 
• Watering: Provide consistent moisture during the first few years to encourage a strong root system; once established, requires minimal supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods.
• Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base maintains soil moisture and moderates temperature; keep mulch slightly away from the trunk.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove weak or crossing branches, preserving a tidy canopy and allowing abundant sunlight to reach interior growth.

Kwanzan Cherry brings a stunning burst of spring color and a refined profile to Michigan landscapes, delivering a refreshing show of blossoms and a graceful seasonal progression that ensures a gorgeous focal point year after year.