Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, 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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
árbol del pan
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bing Cherry and Breadfruit
Care of Bing Cherry and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.