How to Grow Kwanzan Cherry
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Your complete guide to growing Kwanzan Cherry.
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Companion Plants for Kwanzan Cherry
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids and Japanese beetles that commonly attack cherry trees
Repels aphids and provides natural pest control without competing for nutrients
Deep roots bring up nutrients and leaves provide mulch when composted
Deter rodents and provide early spring color without competing with tree roots
Thrive in partial shade under cherry canopy and help suppress weeds
Repels aphids and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Controls nematodes in soil and deters various pests that damage cherry trees
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting the cherry tree
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to cherry trees and inhibits their growth
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young trees
Susceptible to same bacterial diseases and may compete for similar nutrients
