Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
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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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Black Cherry
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Black Cherry Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Black Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Black Cherry
Care of Bing Cherry and Black 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 Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.