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
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsBing 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 HistoryIntroduced in 1850. The leading commercial sweet cherry in the Western United States.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Pollinizer needed |
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Early blooming |
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Freestone |
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Small fruited |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Spreading habit |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Early season |
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Concentrated harvest |
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Other Attributes
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Sweet |
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Short shelf-life |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Frost Sensitive |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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