Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Mexican Hat
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Mexican Hat
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
mexican Hat
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat
Care of Bing Cherry and Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.