Latin Name: Prunus avium ‘Bing’
Height: 15 – 18 feet
Spread: 15 – 18 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun
Bloom Time: April
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Description:
Bing Cherry has white flowers that give way to large, glossy deep red fruits that ripen in late June to July. The sweet fruits can be enjoyed straight from the tree or used in canning and preserves. Ensure the tree receives enough moisture during the blooming season for fruit production. Prune yearly in early winter when dormant. Bing Cherry requires cross pollination with another sweet cherry, such as Rainier, Stella, or Montmorency.
Attracts: Bees; Butterflies; Birds
Other Names: Fruit; Sweet Cherry