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The Famous Bing Cherry

Prunus avium 'Bing'  

The Bing Cherry is one of the most famous sweet cherry varieties, and it grows well in any garden or landscape that has full sun and well-drained soil.  This cherry tree produces a very large, delicious cherry that ranges in color from a deep garnet to almost black.  The skin is smooth and glossy and the flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet.   

This fruit tree will grow to a height of twenty feet tall, and has a mature spread of about fifteen feet.  What a wonderful addition to any garden or landscape!  The deciduous leaves will a provide wonderful green color during the growing season, and its bright red fruit will make an excellent contrast to the foliage. 

Place unwashed Bing cherries in a plastic bag and store in a refrigerator.  Before eating, wash them and let them set out and come to room temperature.  This will bring out their full flavor!  Bing cherries are great for cooking as well as out-of-hand eating. 

The Bing Cherry tree is pollinated by Black Tart, Van, Rainier, and Lapins.  Stella can be use as a pollinator in cooler climates.

 

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