Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine
Care of Bing Cherry and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.