Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western Asia
Types
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Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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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
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
persian violet
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
persian violet
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
persian violet
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Persian Violet
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Bing Cherry
Care of Persian Violet and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate 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 Persian Violet 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.