Kwanzan Cherry

Common Names

Kanzan Cherry
Japanese Flowering Cherry
Sekiyama

Scientific Names

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Rosaceae family

Basic Landscape Attributes

Height Range:

30-40 ft. height

Fall Colors:

Leaves change throughout the year from red-copper to green and yellow

Width Range:

15-25 ft. spread

Flower Type:

Double blossoms are deep pink, bloom in clusters of 3 or 5

Shape:

Vase shape

History of
the Tree Species

Named after a Japanese mountain.
Native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Original name is "Sekiyama".
Introduced to U.S. in 1903.
Tree often planted alongside Yoshino Cherry trees.
Used in Cherry Blossom Festivals in Washington, D.C., and Macon, Georgia.

Basic Growing Conditions

Full sun to partial shade
Moderate drought tolerance
Moist, well-drained, loamy, sand and clay soils
Not tolerant of salty soils

Kwanzan Cherry

Kwanzan Cherry

Scientific Facts

Double-blossoms
Doesn’t bear fruit
Low-maintenance
Leaves change color year-round
Short-lived
Flowers not edible, mildly poisonous

Location on tree on Shelby Ave:

The Shelby Avenue Arboretum is a community-grown project led by Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and is in partnership with NTCC and Metro Nashville.

Contact

help@treeconservationcorps.org

Contact

Nashville Tree Conservation Corps
PO BOX 60683
Nashville, TN 37206