Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Grass
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Prunus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Bing Cherry and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.