Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Süße Kirsche
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches 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 Sweet Cherry 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.