Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Western Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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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
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Chionodoxa
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry
Care of Chionodoxa and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.