Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Dudleya
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Dudleya
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Dudleya
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
dudleya
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Dudleya
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Dudleya
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Dudley
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dudleya and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Dudleya and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Dudleya and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dudleya and Bing Cherry
Care of Dudleya and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Dudleya 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.