Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
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
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Weißbirke
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Silver Birch
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Silver Birch
Care of Bing Cherry and Silver 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.