Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
China
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
आड़ू
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Pêcher
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Prunus persica
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Pessegueiro
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and White Nectarine
Season and care of Bing Cherry and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and White Nectarine Physical Information
Bing Cherry and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and White Nectarine are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and White Nectarine
Care of Bing Cherry and White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.