Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Western Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Bing Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry
Care of Bird Cherry and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.