Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Terrestrial
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Red Currant
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Red Currant
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Groseille
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Grosella
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Groselha
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 Red Currant
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Red Currant Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Red Currant are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Bing Cherry and Red Currant
Care of Bing Cherry and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.