Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Chokecherry
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Chokecherry
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
chokecherry
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Bing Cherry
Care of Chokecherry and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches 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 Chokecherry 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.