Bing Sweet Cherry
Bing Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Bing')
Bing Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Bing') is one of the most iconic and widely grown sweet cherry varieties in the United States. Celebrated for its large, firm, deep red fruit and rich, juicy flavor, Bing is a classic choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and anyone seeking a high-quality fruit tree with ornamental appeal.
Distinctive Features
'Bing' cherries are large, heart-shaped, and dark red to nearly black when ripe, with a sweet, full-bodied flavor perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. The tree blooms in early to mid-spring with soft white flowers that attract pollinators and provide seasonal beauty. Trees grow 15 to 25 feet tall with a rounded canopy and require a compatible pollinator variety for fruit production.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; regular watering during bloom and fruiting
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Home orchards and large edible gardens
- Classic cherry variety for fresh eating and pies
- Pollinator-friendly spring interest
- Productive focal point in landscape designs
- Seasonal harvests and ornamental value
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead wood
- Water deeply during fruit development and dry periods
- Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree formula
- Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and prevent weeds
- Netting may be required to protect fruit from birds
Why Choose Bing Sweet Cherry
- Produces premium-quality, sweet, dark red cherries
- Highly regarded flavor and texture for fresh use
- Ornamental spring blooms enhance seasonal beauty
- Classic cultivar with a long track record of success
- Excellent choice as a productive and beautiful focal point
Bing Sweet Cherry remains a gold standard among fruit trees for good reason�offering unmatched flavor, spring beauty, and reliable performance when paired with a pollinator tree.
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