Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Terrestrial
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
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
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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Black Ash plant
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Black Ash
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Black Ash Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Black Ash
Care of Bing Cherry and Black Ash 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 Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.