Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 Shade
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
green hosta
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
green hosta
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Funkie
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
plantain lily
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
babki lilia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
plantago lilium
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Green Hosta and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Green Hosta and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Bing Cherry
Care of Green Hosta and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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.