Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Terrestrial
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak
Care of Bing Cherry and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.