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Bing Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus avium 'Bing'

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'-35'
  • W: 25'-35'

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

Bing Cherry plant details

Bing Cherry is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bing Cherry

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bing Cherry

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the very best cherries with consistently large deep-red, sweet and juicy mid-season fruit that is excellent for eating fresh, freezing or canning; very vigorous trees that bear heavy crops! Pollinizers: 'Black Tartarian','Sam', 'Van','Stella' and 'Lapins'. S/M

Gardening facts about Bing Cherry plant

How to Grow Bing Cherry

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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