Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, 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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
River Birch
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
River Birch
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Fluss Birch
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Birch river
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
river Birch
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
river Birch
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and River Birch
Season and care of Bing Cherry and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and River Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and River Birch Physical Information
Bing Cherry and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and River Birch are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and River Birch
Care of Bing Cherry and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.