Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Terrestrial
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
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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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Overcup ओक
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Overcup Oak
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak
Care of Bing Cherry and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak pruning is done 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.