Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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 once the plant is tall enough, 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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Pinus strobus
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Pine and Bing Cherry
Season and care of White Pine and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Bing Cherry Physical Information
White Pine and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Bing Cherry are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of White Pine and Bing Cherry
Care of White Pine and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough 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 White Pine 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.