Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Arjuna
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
arjuna
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Bing Cherry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.