The Kwanzan cherry tree is probably the flashiest of all cherry trees. Once other trees start fading, it flaunts its blossoming beauty; which is why it is recognized as the superstar of spring. In case you still don’t know, Kwanzan derived its name from a mountain in Japan, the country where this cherry originated along with Korea and China.
These days, the Kwanzan cherry tree is not only popular in cold Asian countries, but also among the landscapes in North America. Normally, Kwanzan cherry tree size can reach for as high as 20 feet and blooms with double petals which are fluffy and very much alike to carnation. Before springtime ends, the tree’s colorful display doesn’t stop; in fact, they will start showing off bronze or reddish copper leaves which change into a glossy green color when summer comes.
You, too, can enjoy the year-round magnificence of a Kwanzan flowing cherry tree in your own yard. How? Simply go along the following easy steps:
- Make sure that your desired area has a soil that drains well and receives full sunlight. If it doesn’t, fractional sunlight during afternoons will do. Incorporate peat-based soil to the planting location if necessary.
- The hole for planting should have the same size as the root ball in terms of depth; and double the size in terms of width. Place the cherry plant in the hole; while making sure that it will not go deeper than the original line mark in the soil. Basically, the ideal time for planting cherry trees is during early spring.
- Afterwards, the hole should be stuffed halfway with grime and watered generously. Once the water has drained completely, the hole is ready to be completely filled with soil. Never go over the original line mark when doing this to avoid future Kwanzan cherry tree problems.
- Water the tree liberally again. Do this every day for the first two weeks to stabilize the roots. After this, watering every two days will suffice.
- Fertilizing should be done once monthly. The ideal fertilizer should have high phosphorus and potassium levels which are normally indicated in the bag. After the blooming season, you should also fertilize in fall and again in spring.
As you can fairly see, growing a Kwanzan cherry tree in your landscape is very simple. By promptly following the steps above, you can finally enjoy the lasting beauty similar to that of a weeping cherry tree.
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