Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
winobluszcz
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper
Care of Bing Cherry and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.