Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Terrestrial
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Jacaranda
Care of Bing Cherry and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.