Cherry, Prunus S. Kanzan.

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The Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' (also known as 'Kwanzan' or 'Sekiyama') is arguably the most popular and recognizable Japanese flowering cherry tree in Western cultivation.

Essential Characteristics 

Flowers: Abundant, showy, deep pink, fully double blossoms that resemble powder puffs. They bloom in dense, hanging clusters in mid-to-late spring, after the Yoshino cherries.

Form: A medium-sized tree with a distinctive, strong vase-shaped form when young, spreading into a more rounded crown with age. It is a sterile variety and is fruitless.

Foliage: New leaves emerge a striking bronze-red/coppery color, contrasting beautifully with the pink flowers, then mature to dark green. They turn shades of yellow and bronze-orange in the fall. 

Size: Typically grows to 7.5–9 meters (25–30 feet) high with a similar spread. It has a medium growth rate.

Growing Information 

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun  for the best flowering performance, but tolerates light shade.

Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loams. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soil.

Hardiness: One of the most cold-hardy double-flowered cherries, 

Pruning: Generally low maintenance. Prune only to shape or remove dead/diseased wood, and do this immediately after flowering to avoid infection. 

Use: Excellent for street planting, as a lawn specimen, or for lining driveways due to its strong structure and spectacular spring display.