Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Black Currant
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Black Currant
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Black Currant
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
groseille noire
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
negro Grosella
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
groselha-preta
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Black Currant
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Black Currant Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Black Currant are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Black Currant
Care of Bing Cherry and Black Currant 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 Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.