Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Hortensie
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Cranesbill
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Cranesbill Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Cranesbill are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Cranesbill
Care of Bing Cherry and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.