Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Western Asia
Types
Perennial
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
African Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
African Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Iris africano
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
African Iris
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Bing Cherry
Season and care of African Iris and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Bing Cherry Physical Information
African Iris and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Bing Cherry are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of African Iris and Bing Cherry
Care of African Iris and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.