Kwanzan Cherry

Botanical Name: Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

Common Name: Kwanzan Cherry

Mature Height and Width:
25–35' tall × 25–35' wide

Growth Habit: Upright vase-shaped when young, maturing to a broad, rounded to spreading canopy. Strong lateral branching with arching outer limbs. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Deciduous, medium green serrated leaves emerging bronze in spring. Moderate canopy density with visible branch structure beneath bloom.

Flower Description: Large, fully double pink blossoms borne in dense clusters along branches. Deep pink buds open to rich pink pom-pom style blooms. Flowers lack visible stamens due to double form.

Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.

Fall Color: Yellow to bronze-orange.

Light Requirements: Full sun.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8.

Notable Landscape Uses: Lawn specimen; street tree (with space); spring focal point; park planting; ornamental front yard accent.

Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Young growth and flower buds may experience browsing pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.