Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Western United States
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce
Care of Bing Cherry and Colorado Spruce 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 Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.