Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Terrestrial
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Sakaki
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Sakaki
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Sperrstrauch
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Sakaki
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Sakaki
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Sakaki
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Sakaki
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Sakaki
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Sakaki Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Sakaki are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Sakaki
Care of Bing Cherry and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.