Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Artichoke
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Artichoke
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Artischocke
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Artichaut
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Alcachofa
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Alcachofra
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Karczoch
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bing Cherry and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Bing Cherry and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Bing Cherry and Artichoke. Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Bing Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bing Cherry and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Artichoke
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Bing Cherry and Artichoke Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Artichoke are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bing Cherry and Artichoke
Care of Bing Cherry and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.