Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

**Title:**
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan')

**Short Description:**
A spectacular ornamental tree renowned for its dramatic double pink blooms each spring and year-round landscape appeal.

**Full Description:**
Transform your garden with the breathtaking beauty of the Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree (*Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'*). This beloved ornamental tree is celebrated for its profusion of ruffled, double pink blossoms that blanket the branches in early spring, creating a stunning, cloud-like display before the leaves emerge[2][3][4]. The tree’s graceful, vase-shaped form and smooth, dark bark add elegance to any landscape year-round.

In spring, new leaves emerge with a coppery-bronze hue, maturing to glossy deep green in summer, and transitioning to vibrant golden yellow, orange, or bronze in the fall[2][3][4]. The Kwanzan Cherry’s rounded, dense crown makes it an excellent focal point or a striking addition when planted in rows or groupings.

**Key Features:**
- **Botanical Name:** Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
- **Bloom Color:** Bright, double pink
- **Bloom Time:** Early to mid-spring
- **Mature Height:** 25–35 feet
- **Mature Spread:** 20–30 feet
- **Growth Rate:** Moderate to fast
- **Foliage:** Copper-bronze in spring, deep green in summer, golden/orange/bronze in fall
- **Form:** Upright, vase-shaped to rounded
- **Light Requirements:** Full sun
- **Soil Requirements:** Well-drained, humus-rich soil
- **Water Needs:** Regular watering, especially during establishment
- **Hardiness Zones:** 5–8
- **Special Features:** Showy flowers, dramatic spring display, attractive bark, year-round interest, bird-friendly[2][3][5]

**Care Instructions:**
- Plant in full sun for best flowering and form.
- Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system; reduce frequency once established.
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and structure.
- Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring[3][5].

**Landscape Uses:**
- Stunning specimen tree
- Lining driveways or roads
- Group plantings for dramatic effect
- Asian/Zen or cottage garden designs 

**Add a touch of classic springtime magic to your garden with the Kwanzan Flowering Cherry-an iconic choice for beauty, elegance, and seasonal color.**

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**Tags:**
Kwanzan cherry, flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata, ornamental tree, pink flowering tree, spring blooms, landscape tree, garden tree