Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Silver Sage
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
silver Sage
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
silver Sage
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
silver Sage
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Bing Cherry and Silver Sage. Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Bing Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Silver Sage Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage
Care of Bing Cherry and Silver Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.