Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry
Care of Bing Cherry and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.