Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Western Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Black Currant
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Carandas
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
karondas
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
karondas
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
karondas
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
karondas
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
karondas
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
karondas
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Karonda and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Karonda and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Karonda and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Karonda and Bing Cherry
Care of Karonda and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Karonda 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.