Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Cereja doce
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry. Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Bing Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry
Care of Bing Cherry and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.