Let’s get to know the Kwanzan Cherry Tree

Cherry Blossoms are pretty! And that’s a fact! Another fact is that wherever they are, they know how to steal the show. Some weeks back, while I was doing an urban hike in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, I decided to make a stop at the Bison Paddock to take a look at the largest land animal native to the North American continent. Seeing US’s national animal in the City by the Bay was amazing but I was soon distracted by a couple of flowering trees on the other side of the road. I soon learned they were the Kwanzan Cherry Tree in blossom.

Also called Kanzan Cherry (and Japanese Flowering Cherry), this tree itself is a beauty! The branches of this variety of cherry tree fan out and look picture-worthy whether it is spring, summer fall or winter.

In spring, those fanned-out branches are loaded with voluminous blossoms made of a few shades of pink. The layers of petals make these flowers and the trees that bear them unmissable!

Take a look at this stunner —

I hear that this tree’s leaves change color in the fall, and I’d love to go see them then, too.

Some Kwanzan Cherry Tree Facts

For now here are some things I’ve learnt about this tree (apart from the fact that they are absolutely eye-catching!)

• The Kwanzan Cherry Tree can grow up to 40 ft. in height.
• It does not bear fruit.
• This tree has a fairly short life of 15-25 years because this variety easily falls prey to pests, and can be diseased.
• It grows in moist, well-drained soil.

Have you seen this variety of the cherry tree? Do you have more information or pictures to share? I would love to see them in the comments.

You might also like to visit

The Cherry Trees in San Francisco’s Japanese Garden
A Weeping Cherry Tree in the Japanese Garden in Portland, OR

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