Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
winobluszcz
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. 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 Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Bing Cherry season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall 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 Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.