Trees

Japanese cherry 'Kanzan'

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'

Size
8 m tall, 6 m across
Light
Full sun
Hardy to
-28 degrees
Flowers
May
  • A specimen to look at
  • Spring colour
Japanese cherry 'Kanzan'
An illustrative picture of the species, generated from its botanical name.

Safety

  • Eaten, it may upset a stomach.
  • A dog that chews it may get an upset stomach.
  • A cat that chews it may get an upset stomach.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 22 September 2026.

What it needs, what it becomes

Type
Trees
Family
Rosaceae
Size when mature
8 m tall, 6 m across
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Soil
loam, clay, sand
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to
-28 degrees
Flowers
May
For pollinators
Good
Water
Medium water
Upkeep
Little
Growth
Steady
In Europe
Introduced
Spreading risk
None known
If eaten
People: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowing
Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

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