Object Details
Description
The Kanzan or Kwanzan cherry tree is a Japanese flowering cherry cultivar that has double flowered, many petaled blooms. It is considered one of the most ornamental flowering cherry trees. This is one of the cherry varieties that was gifted to Washington, DC by the people of Japan in 1912. While the Yoshino cherry was planted around the Tidal Basin, this cherry was planted in the East Potomac Park area.
Hardiness
-20 - 30 F
Bloom Time
April
Provenance
Uncertain
Accession Number
2011-0778A
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Life Form
Deciduous tree
Average Height
25-30'
Bark Characteristics
Brown
Bloom Characteristics
Double flowers with 20-30 petals bloom in pendant clusters of 2-5. Bloom just before and as the leaves emerge.
Fall Color
Yellow, orange
Foliage Characteristics
Alternate, simple, ovate, dark green leaves with serrate margins. New leaves may have a slight red tint. 5" long.
Fruit Characteristics
No fruit.
Structure
Vase
Range
Cultivated
See more items in
Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection
On Display
National Museum of American History
Common Name
Kanzan cherry
Kwanzan cherry
Group
[vascular plants]
Class
Equisetopsida
Subclass
Magnoliidae
Superorder
Rosanae
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Species
serrulata
Data Source
Smithsonian Gardens
Topic
Trees
Living Collections
Link to Original Record
Record ID
ofeo-sg_2011-0778A