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There are many several types of
cherry trees. It is our goal to include information on all of them, but for the moment we
have included information on the Bing Cherry Tree. For other types we recommend you do a
search on Google.
Cherry, Bing
Prunus avium
A large tree with a spreading canopy. Standard trees may reach up to 70' tall, but
normally will be 20' -35' tall with equal spread. The foliage is dark green and smooth.
The smooth, glossy, reddish bark is studded with short, horizontal, corky stripes.
Fragrant, white flowers, 1-1 1/2" in diameter are borne in clusters of 2-5 on short,
woody spurs. The large, heart-shaped fruit has firm, meaty, purple-red flesh with a
semi-free stone. Bing cherry is especially sensitive to local site conditions. The best
growth is in light, sandy soil that is well drained, but receives adequate rain or irrigation through
dry periods.
At least 6-8 hours of daily sunlight
are needed. The fruit is somewhat susceptible to cracking. Sweet cherry culture is most
successful in cooler, drier climates where the danger of late frost is limited, and rain
does not fall during harvest. Plant early in the season, because leaf buds open early and
the roots are slower than those in many trees to get established. Successful pollination
is necessary for a good crop. This requires a compatible variety that blossoms at the same
time as the Bing cherry. Suggested cultivars are Black Republican, Sam, Black Tartarian,
Schmidt, Cavalier, Stella, Gold, Van, Heidelfingen, Vega, Montmorency, Vista, Ranier, and
Windsor. Standard trees will produce fruit in 5-6 years, and a mature tree will provide up
to 50-100 pounds of cherries per year. Dead, weak or unnecessary branches can be pruned
annually in late winter or early spring. Otherwise, little or no pruning is needed.
Type of tree:
The Bing Cherry falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees
Mature Height:
The Bing Cherry grows to be 12' - 35' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The Bing Cherry has a spread of about 12' - 25' at full maturity.
Height Variations:
The standard grows to 35', and dwarf grows to 12' - 15' in height.
Spread Variations:
Standard grows to 25', dwarf grows to 12'-15'
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate.
Sun:
This cherry does well in full sun.
Soil:
This tree prefers well drained sandy soil.
Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is not drought tolerant.
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Shape:
This cherry has rounded shape.
Leaves:
Simple, alternate, 3"-6" long with small, blunt teeth on the margin, dark green,
smooth upper surface, light green lower surface with slight amounts of pubescence or fuzz.
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Time:
Early.
Fruit Description:
Very large, about 1" in diameter, heart-shaped, skin is bright red when immature
becoming dark red or deep maroon. The flesh is purple-red, sweet, juicy, and firm with a
stone that is easily removed.
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Additional Information
Attributes:
Sweet Bing is America's favorite cherry tree. Its large, sweet fruit is produced
abundantly and generally ripens uniformly on the tree in mid-June to mid-summer depending
upon location. The delightfully fragrant white flowers bring spring beauty to the
landscape.
Description:
A large tree with a spreading canopy. Standard trees may reach up to 70' tall, but
normally will be 20' -35' tall with equal spread. The foliage is dark green and smooth.
The smooth, glossy, reddish bark is studded with short, horizontal, corky stripes.
Fragrant, white flowers, 1-1 1/2" in diameter are borne in clusters of 2-5 on short,
woody spurs. The large, heart-shaped fruit has firm, meaty, purple-red flesh with a
semi-free stone. Bing cherry is especially sensitive to local site conditions. The best
growth is in light, sandy soil that is well drained, but receives adequate rain or
irrigation through dry periods. At least 6-8 hours of daily sunlight are needed. The fruit
is somewhat susceptible to cracking. Sweet cherry culture is most successful in cooler,
drier climates where the danger of late frost is limited, and rain does not fall during
harvest. Plant early in the season, because leaf buds open early and the roots are slower
than those in many trees to get established. Successful pollination is necessary for a
good crop. This requires a compatible variety that blossoms at the same time as the Bing
cherry. Suggested cultivars are Black Republican, Sam, Black Tartarian, Schmidt, Cavalier,
Stella, Gold, Van, Heidelfingen, Vega, Montmorency, Vista, Ranier, and Windsor. Standard
trees will produce fruit in 5-6 years, and a mature tree will provide up to 50-100 pounds
of cherries per year. Dead, weak or unnecessary branches can be pruned annually in late
winter or early spring. Otherwise, little or no pruning is needed.
Wildlife Value:
A variety of birds and mammals relish the cherries. The foliage is browsed.
History/Lore/Use:
The exact details of Bing's origin are not clear, but it was named in honor of Lewelling's
co-worker and nursery foreman, a Chinese man by the name of Ah Bing. Some believe that was
Bing who developed the new cultivar and should receive more credit. The first tree came
from the seed of another new variety, Republican in 1875. Today there are over 1000
varieties of sweet cherries, and Bing still tops the list both in popularity and
production. It is the cherry against which all others are compared.
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