Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Hummingbirds
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Paperbark tree
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree
Care of Bing Cherry and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.