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

Bing Sweet Cherry on Dwarf (Gisela 5) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $26.99 Bing Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $24.99 Bing Sweet Cherry on Semi-Dwarf (Gisela 6) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $28.99

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

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