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A fruit tree can take anywhere from 50-250 square feet of space in the garden.
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
• Pollinizer needed
• Early blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
Fruit Characteristics
• Freestone
• Small fruited
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
• Full Sun
• Frost Sensitive
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking