Prunus x 'Bing'
Bing Cherry
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Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Description
Bing Cherries are a popular cultivar of sweet cherry known for their firm, large fruits. The Bing Cherry is the standard flavor of sweet cherries, especially in the West where it originated (Milwaukie, OR to be more precise). Like many sweet cherries, Bing Cherries require cross-pollination to be more fruitful. The cultivated varieties of cherry that are commonly seen as compatible for pollination are 'Black Tartarian', 'Montmorency', 'Rainier', 'Stella', 'Van' and 'Windsor'.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Blooming
Spring blossoms are very vulnerable to frost. Bing cherries require cross-pollination.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Growth
Bing cherries can grow to be huge in size, reaching up to 30ft tall and wide or larger. Their large size often makes maintenance and harvest a challenge. Bing cherries grow best in mild climates, but are able to survive temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). Rain can also be detrimental during blossoming and harvest time when it can cause brown rot while in bloom and fruit splitting in harvest. Temperatures above 100°F (-29°C) in summer will stop the growth of the tree. If this heat persists, the fruit will be destroyed. In general, sweet cherries like the bing cherries are more difficult to grow than the sour cherry varieties. However, with the right care, they can flourish to become a great addition to your fruit tree collection.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Planting
Bing cherries need to be cross-pollinated, so make sure to grow more than one tree. The best time to plant trees is in late winter or early spring. Plant bare-root trees when dormant in a sunny spot at the top of a slope. In areas where late spring frosts occur, it is good to plant the trees in a cool, north-facing location.Space the trees 25-40ft apart for standard varieties, 15-25ft for semidwarfs, and 8-12ft for dwarfs. The bud union should be 2" above the soil. It is important that you firm up the soil surrounding the tree to ensure that there are no air pockets.Train the cherries into a pyramidal, central leader shape.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Pest
Growing cherries can be difficult due to the host of pests and diseases that affect the trees. Fusarium wilt, rots, and molds are common especially when conditions are warm and humid. To prevent the spread of disease, it is always best to remove any diseased plant parts--the fruits, leaves, twigs, and branches.Each location will have different pests that are troublesome to cherries. So, when choosing a variety of sweet cherry to cultivate, pick the variety that is well suited to your weather and soil conditions and one that is also resistant to the local pests and diseases. For example, cherries that are prone to brown rot are ideal for western dry-summer climates.Some other problems that often affect cherries are plum curculio, brown rot, fruit flies, leaf spot, and bacterial canker. Birds are also attracted to the ripe fruits, and rodents love to chew at the tree. For protection from birds, cover the trees with netting so that the fruit is inaccessible. Wrapping the trunks is also a good idea to thwart rodent pests.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Interesting facts
Bing Cherries are named after Ah Bing, who was a foreman for a cherry orchard in Oregon owned by the Lewelling family. Ah Bing worked for the Lewelling family for nearly 35 years. The Bing Cherry was bred in the 1870's.Most commercial sweet cherries are grown in California and Oregon.
Bing Cherry (Prunus x 'Bing') - Soil and irrigation
Bing cherries do best in soil that is fertile, deep, moist, and well-draining. They also prefer the soil to be slighltly acidic. Stay away from soils that are heavy clay or wet.Make sure the plants are well watered in dry weather, particularly when the fruits are ripening. In dry areas, newly planted trees should be watered daily until they are established. Enhance water retention by mulching plants with organic material. Apply the mulch in a circle as wide as the drip line around the trunk. The mulch should be kept at a distance from the trunk.
