Here is the difference as per Google AI view: Prunus serrulata is the species (Japanese Flowering Cherry), while Prunus 'Kanzan' (also known as Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan') is a popular cultivar *within* that species, distinguished by its showy, abundant, bright pink, double flowers <https://www.google.com/search?q=showy%2C+abundant%2C+bright+pink%2C+double+flowers&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Prunus+serrulata+and+Prunus+%27Kanzan%27+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiiBBiJBTIKCAIQABiABBiiBDIKCAMQABiABBiiBDIKCAQQABiABBiiBNIBCjM3NzgxajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCXH0F1c5JM_JgjysLxdNqI1j5yxuFn0NYhaf_ulWZFOsfQoPpbGsKyHcc5fa-v7_lrvOnSKoba0JdC885GEQxruczjF4ZXfjEXYhAjsMQcFaUOBt7IEybhNk7OQqaLQqkNMtyVwbwY0V5uzZ79rtH_fDdfW30FtAJTjmkT9CxoHclEegcpP-nQ1yjp5XfgF5xk4p5jR53rr5DxI9Z88ACM2EAlnauSIq7YGONsT7gWs_KXEoC0ErzfWcYOD9bPMrBF2Y9ukSm7IrC8nlEgT0K9&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjp1sOo8t2RAxWfWGwGHQTgLu0QgK4QegQIARAB>, upright vase shape, and bronze-tinged new leaves, offering specific ornamental traits not found in the wild type. Essentially, 'Kanzan' is a specific, highly-selected variety of the general P. serrulata species. Prunus serrulata (The Species)
- Description: The general species, the Japanese Flowering Cherry, has many forms, often with single white to pink flowers with five petals, or sometimes double flowers. - Variability: Includes many different varieties and forms (like weeping or wide-spreading). - Availability: The pure species is less common commercially than its popular cultivars. Prunus 'Kanzan' (The Cultivar) - Flowers: Bright pink, very full "powder puff" double flowers (20-30 petals), blooming in clusters. - Shape: Upright, vase-shaped, spreading form, often with branches that bend back. - Foliage: New leaves emerge bronze/reddish, turning dark green, with yellow/orange fall color. - Popularity: Extremely popular in Western countries due to its vigor, disease resistance, and spectacular spring display. Key Difference in Summary Think of it like "Dog" (species) and "Golden Retriever" (cultivar). All 'Kanzan' are Prunus serrulata, but not all Prunus serrulata are 'Kanzan'. 'Kanzan' is simply the most famous and sought-after type of Japanese Cherry for its specific, stunning look. On Thu, 25 Dec 2025 at 16:59, Shakir Ahmad <[email protected]> wrote: > Please check East Asian cherry (Prunus serrulata > > On Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:01:46 PM UTC+5:30 Saroj Kasaju wrote: > >> OK Mr. Garg. >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> >> On Wed, Dec 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Yes, appears close to images at >>> https://efloraofindia.com/efi/prunus-kanzan/ >>> >>> On Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at 22:16, Saroj Kumar Kasaju <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Please check *Prunus serrulata *'Kanzan' . >>>> >>>> Thank you >>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>> From: JM Garg <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:21:04 PM UTC+5:45 >>>> Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:403651] MS,Oct.,2021/58 Prunus sp. for id. >>>> To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> >>>> Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>, [email protected] < >>>> [email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, Kanhaiya Lal ji. >>>> Does not have distribution in our area and also looks different as per >>>> POWO >>>> <https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:730372-1>. >>>> >>>> On Fri, 26 Nov 2021 at 20:41, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks, Kanhaiya Lal ji >>>> >>>> -- >>>> With regards, >>>> J. M. Garg >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>> From: *Kanhaiya Lal Chaudhary* <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Fri, 26 Nov, 2021, 7:53 pm >>>> Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:403651] MS,Oct.,2021/58 Prunus sp. for id. >>>> To: J.M. Garg <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear Garg ji, >>>> Kindly check Prunus triloba, Rosaceae >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 3:06 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >>>> >>>> Some earlier relevant feedback: >>>> Please check subsp. of >>>> http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:729887-1 >>>> ! >>>> Thank you. >>>> >>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>> It has closeness to *Prunus cerasoides* Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don >>>> <https://efloraofindia.com/species/m---z/r/rosaceae/prunus/prunus-cerasoides>, >>>> but for the flowers. >>>> >>>> Can you the calyx?- from me >>>> >>>> Calyx looks somewhat different from *Prunus cerasoides* Buch.-Ham. ex >>>> D.Don >>>> <https://efloraofindia.com/species/m---z/r/rosaceae/prunus/prunus-cerasoides>- >>>> from me >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>> From: *M Sawmliana* <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 at 10:27 >>>> Subject: [efloraofindia:403651] MS,Oct.,2021/58 Prunus sp. for id. >>>> To: indiantreepix <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> Location : Thingsai >>>> Date : 30-12-2020 >>>> Habit : Small to middle-sized deciduous tree. >>>> Habitat : Planted in the Thingsai village which collected from Thingsai >>>> forest area. >>>> Photo taken by Lalmama >>>> >>>> With regards, >>>> M.Sawmliana >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "efloraofindia" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAKYzkXOFiYfJTUReyf1bFA1u9SfS25PvUnusFrprhFWiOSYnVg%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAKYzkXOFiYfJTUReyf1bFA1u9SfS25PvUnusFrprhFWiOSYnVg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> With regards, >>>> J.M.Garg >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> With regards, >>>> J.M.Garg >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg, >>> https://efloraofindia.com/ >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "eFloraofIndia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/ad036368-94a9-46a5-ad18-878d8723c8f4n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/ad036368-94a9-46a5-ad18-878d8723c8f4n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- With regards, J.M.Garg, https://efloraofindia.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. 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