Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Primula elatior
Habitat
Terrestrial
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Oxlip
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Primula elatior
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Oxlip
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Oxlip
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Oxlip
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Oxlip Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Oxlip are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Oxlip
Care of Bing Cherry and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.