Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western Asia
Types
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Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
-
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Crested Iris
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Crested Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Crested Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Bing Cherry ligno
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bing Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Crested Iris and Bing Cherry
Care of Crested Iris and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.