Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Erysimum cheiri
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Wallflower
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
wallflower
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Goldlack
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Alhelí
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
goivo-amarelo
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Lak
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Wallflower
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wallflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Wallflower Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Wallflower are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Wallflower
Care of Bing Cherry and Wallflower 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 Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.