Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
-
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Bing Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.