Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Blau-Segge
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Bleu carex
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
blue Sedge
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry
Care of Blue Sedge and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Sedge 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.
