Bing Cherry
Bing cherry is the #1 popular sweet cherry. The fruits are large, firm, juicy, and sweet. The skin is red to nearly black when ripe. The tree is large and vigorous. An excellent all purpose cherry. This variety does best in cold winter areas of the Inland Empire and is not recommended for mild winter areas such as coastal regions.
| Bing Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Juicy, Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 700 |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Red, Nearly Black |
| Fruit Use | Fresh, Canned, Preserves |
| Self-Fruitful | No. Use Black Tartarian, Rainier, Lapins |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | May – June |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 5 – 9 |