Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Western Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
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, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
लीची
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Lychee
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Lychee
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Lychee
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
λίτσι
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
lichia
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Lychee
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Lychee
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Lychee and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Lychee and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Lychee and Bing Cherry
Care of Lychee and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.