Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Shingle Oak
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Kies Eiche
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
gont Oak
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak
Care of Bing Cherry and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.