Prunus ‘Kanzan’

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' (also known as ornamental Japanese cherry or sakura) is one of the most prized ornamental trees for its spectacular spring flowering.

 General characteristics

• Plant type: ornamental deciduous tree

• Port: erect when young, becoming broad, vase-shaped

• Height at maturity: 6–10 m

• Width: 4–6 m

• Growth Rate: medium

 Flowers

• Color: deep pink

• Type: double flowers, very abundant

• Flowering period: April–May

• Remark: one of the most abundant and decorative blooms among Japanese cherry trees

 Leaves

• Spring color: green-bronze

• Summer: intense green

• Autumn: yellow, orange to copper-red

• Decorativeness: high throughout the season

 Exposure and soil

• Exposure: full sun (maximum bloom)

• Soil: fertile, well drained

• pH: slightly acid - neutral

• Tolerance: does not tolerate heavy, permanently wet soils

 Resistance

• Cold resistance: very good (suitable for the climate in Moldova and Romania)

• Pollution resistance: medium (prefers airy areas)

 Care

• Cuts: minimal; only training or sanitation after flowering

• Watering: regular in the first years after planting

• Fertilization: in spring, with fertilizers for ornamental trees

 Use in landscaping

• solitary tree in gardens and parks

• street alignments

• decorative accent in residential yards

• very popular in Japanese-inspired gardens