Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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, 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
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Lemon
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
नींबू
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Limão
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Lemon
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Lemon Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Lemon are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bing Cherry and Lemon
Care of Bing Cherry and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.