BING CHERRY

Plant Name: Bing Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus avium ‘Bing’ — Bing Sweet Cherry, Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–25 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Medium to dark green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Large, dark red to nearly black when ripe; firm, juicy, sweet, rich flavor
Harvest Time: June–July
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Large, high-quality dessert cherries; heavy producer; attractive spring blossoms; excellent fresh-eating variety
Additional Facts: Not self-fruitful and requires a compatible sweet cherry pollinator such as Rainier, Van, Stella, or Lapins. Bing has a relatively high chilling requirement and performs best where winters are sufficiently cold.