Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Cotyledon
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Cotyledon
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Liścień
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Cotyledon
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Prunus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Bing Cherry. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Cotyledon and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry
Care of Cotyledon and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.