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.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus avium 'Bing' 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 about Bing Dark Sweet Cherry Introduced in 1850. The leading commercial sweet cherry in the Western United States.

Prunus avium 'Bing' Characteristics & Attributes

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