Regarded as one of the most ornamental of the flowering cherries, Prunus 'Kanzan' is a striking deciduous tree with several seasons of interest. In spring, it produces an amazing profusion of rich pink double flowers, 2.5 in. wide (6 cm), held in pendant clusters.
Japanese flowering cherries include cultivars of the Prunus serrulata species, which is likely the result of crossbreeding many wild species. The 'Kanzan' or 'Sekiyama' cultivars are popular choices for home landscapes since they are smaller, tidy, non-fruiting trees with an attractive growth habit. The Kwanzan Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’), also known as Kanzan or Sekiyama, is a dazzling deciduous tree celebrated for its profuse, double pink blossoms that create a stunning spring spectacle, making it a centerpiece of cherry blossom festivals and ornamental landscapes worldwide. Kanzan Cherry tree in full bloom in April in Virginia, USA.
prunus 'kanzan', View of the inner canopy of Kanzan Cherry during floom bloom. 'Kanzan' has pink petals, which are thought to have unexpectedly inherited the characteristics of the white Oshima cherry. Genus name from Latin means plum or cherry tree. ‘Kanzan’ (synonymous with ‘Kwanzan’ and ‘Sekiyama’) is a double flowered Japanese flowering cherry that is noted for its profuse and showy spring bloom. It is considered to be one of the most ornamental of the flowering cherries.
prunus 'kanzan', Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark. Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. ‘Kanzan’ is also called ‘Sekiyama’ or ‘Sekizan’, and ‘Kwanzan’ is an obsolete spelling of ‘Kanzan’ (Kuitert, 1999). A sport of 'Kanzan' with dark purplish leaves was named 'Royal Burgundy' and has been in commerce since about 1990. The Kwanzan cherry tree (Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’) is a specific cultivar, a cultivated variety, developed in Japan.
It’s a descendant of the wild Oshima cherry (Prunus serrulata).
