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Cherry 'Bing'

7-Gallon Dwarf

Height: 15-25 feet tall.
Spread: 12-15 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus avium 'Bing'


Description:
Cherry 'Bing' is one of the most well-known and widely grown sweet cherry varieties, producing large, deep red fruit with an exceptionally sweet, rich flavor. This attractive deciduous tree features beautiful white spring blossoms, followed by abundant cherries that ripen in early to mid-summer. With its upright growth habit and glossy green foliage, it provides both ornamental value and delicious harvests.


Edible Qualities:
Cherry 'Bing' is a fruit-bearing tree prized for its high-quality, sweet cherries. The fruit is firm, juicy, and dark red to almost black when fully ripe, making it a favorite for fresh eating and culinary use.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Preserves
- Juicing

Features & Attributes:
Cherry 'Bing' displays a stunning show of white blossoms in early spring, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal interest. The glossy green foliage provides a lush canopy through the summer before transitioning to golden-yellow hues in the fall. The cherries are large, deep red, and ripen in early to mid-summer, hanging in clusters for easy harvesting.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. Its medium texture allows it to blend well into the landscape, whether planted as a standalone specimen or among other fruit trees. Cherry 'Bing' requires a compatible pollinator, such as 'Rainier' or 'Stella,' for proper fruit production.


Aside from its primary use as an edible, Cherry 'Bing' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- General Garden Use


Planting & Growing:
Cherry 'Bing' will grow to be about 15-25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground, making it ideal for orchards and large landscapes. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

Cherry 'Bing' thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH and requires moderate watering, especially during fruit development. Regular pruning in late winter helps maintain structure, improve air circulation, and encourage healthy fruiting. A layer of mulch around the root zone helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.


Additional Characteristics:
- Fruit-bearing
- Spring Flowering
- Fall Color Interest
- Attracts Pollinators
- Requires a Pollinator for Best Fruit Set