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Bing Sweet Cherry

Bing Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Bing'

Grandpa's Choice™Bing Dark Sweet Cherry is a deep mahogany colored fruit that is firm and juicy. Known as the standard for flavor, it has meaty, purple flesh. Bing has a moderate cracking tendency, and is recommended for areas with less rainfall during harvest season.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Bing will do best in areas that do not have frequent rains during harvest season, as it is prone to cracking. Protect from birds when ripening. The tree is healthy and sturdy. Bing is a mid-season bloomer and will pollinate with most varieties except Royal Anne, Napoleon, or Emperor Francis.

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A Little History

Introduced in 1850. The leading commercial sweet cherry in the Western United States.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Early blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Freestone
• Small fruited
Growth Rate/Habit
• Upright habit
• Average vigor
• Spreading habit
Harvest Period
• Concentrated harvest
• Early season
Other Attributes
• Sweet
• Grandpa's Choice™
• Short shelf-life
Site Requirements
• Frost Sensitive
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• Cooking or baking
• High dessert quality