Tree
Japanese flowering cherry 'Kanzan'
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
A deciduous ornamental cherry with abundant double pink flowers in spring and bronze young leaves. Its initially upright crown broadens with age, so it needs generous space.
- Size
- 8–12 m high · 8–10 m wide
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Winter
- Hardy
- Seasonal form
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Before planting
- Allow for a broad adult crown, not just the narrow shape of a young tree.
- Leaves and prunings are not edible; keep them away from children and animals.
Why choose it
- Double pink blossom makes a strong spring focal point.
Care
- Keep the soil reasonably moist during establishment, without waterlogging.
- Prune only when necessary, preferably in summer rather than during winter.
Good to know
- 'Kwanzan' and 'Sekiyama' are names used for the same cultivar.