Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
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
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Homalomena
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Homalomena
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Homalomena
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Homalomena
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Homalomena
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
homalomena
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Homalomena
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Homalomena
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Homalomena Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Homalomena are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Homalomena
Care of Bing Cherry and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.