{"product_id":"cherry-sweet-bing","title":"Bing Cherry Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerica's Most Beloved Sweet Cherry for Your Home Orchard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow the same intensely sweet, dark red cherries that have dominated America's fresh-market orchards for over a century-right in your own backyard. A mature Bing cherry tree delivers up to 100 pounds of large, heart-shaped fruit each season, turning your landscape into a productive home orchard that pays for itself many times over. With the right rootstock, a compatible cross-pollinator, and proper site preparation, this beautiful tree rewards you with decades of abundant, delicious cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Annual Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e – A single mature Bing cherry tree can produce 50 to 100 pounds of large, juicy cherries every season, giving you an abundance of fruit for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Bing cultivar is the benchmark for sweet cherry flavor: intensely sweet, rich, and deeply satisfying with firm flesh that holds up beautifully whether eaten straight from the branch or baked into pies and tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Ornamental Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clouds of white spring blooms transform this tree into a showpiece that attracts pollinators to your garden before giving way to glossy, deep mahogany-red fruit clusters in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of Fruit Production\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bing cherry trees enter their prime bearing years around year 5–6 and continue producing delicious cherries for 20 to 30 years with proper care, delivering extraordinary long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Climate Adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hardy across USDA zones 5 through 8, with successful cultivation in select zone 9 coastal California microclimates, this sweet cherry thrives wherever winters provide approximately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bing_cherry\"\u003e700–800 chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow The Bing Cherry Tree Successfully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Selection and Soil Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a location with full sun-at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensure well-drained soil; sandy-loam or loamy soils are ideal. If your soil is heavy clay, consider building a raised mound. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, fill in with amended soil, and keep the graft union above the soil line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Establishing Your Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant your Bing cherry tree and position a compatible cross-pollinator such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-black-tartarian\"\u003eBlack Tartarian\u003c\/a\u003e, Van, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-royal-rainier\"\u003eRoyal Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e within 50–100 feet for standard trees or 20–30 feet for semi-dwarf varieties. Bing is self-incompatible, so pollination from other trees with overlapping bloom timing is essential. Water deeply at planting and apply mulch around the roots to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent moisture through drip irrigation during fruit development-avoid overhead watering when cherries are ripening. Prune while the tree is dormant in late winter to maintain an open-center shape that promotes sunlight penetration and air circulation. Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting. By June, you'll be harvesting your own cherries at peak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus avium 'Bing'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed in 1875 in Milwaukie, Oregon, by horticulturist Seth Lewelling; named after his orchard foreman, Ah Bing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size (Standard):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–35 feet tall, 12–25 feet spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size (Semi-Dwarf):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–16 feet tall and wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~700–800 hours below 45°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to early July (late May in warmer California regions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a cross-pollinator-Black Tartarian, Van, Rainier, Lapins, Stella, or Sam recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, heart-shaped, dark red to mahogany-red skin and flesh; semi-free stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; vigorous on standard rootstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to First Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 years (standard); 3–4 years (semi-dwarf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-root, 5-gallon, and 7-gallon containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 feet for standard trees; 10–15 feet for semi-dwarf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomeowners\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to grow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/best-trees-to-plant-in-california-this-spring\"\u003ethe best fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a productive home orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a nursery-quality, grafted cherry tree with expert support rather than a big-box gamble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty owners\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a beautiful tree that delivers both ornamental spring blooms and a rich harvest of delicious cherries each summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone willing to invest\u003c\/strong\u003e in long-term fruit production-planting two compatible trees and providing consistent care through the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you hope to grow your own cherries with the deep, sweet flavor that made this cultivar famous across America and Canada, the Bing cherry tree fits your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need two trees for fruit production?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Bing is self-sterile and requires pollen from a compatible sweet cherry variety that blooms at the same time. We recommend planting a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-black-tartarian\"\u003eBlack Tartarian cherry tree\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-royal-rainier\"\u003eRoyal Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e as your cross-pollinator. Self-fertile varieties like Lapins or Stella also work well and will produce their own fruit. Without a pollinizer, your tree may bloom beautifully each spring but never set fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until my tree produces fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e On standard rootstock, expect to wait 5–6 years for your first harvest. Trees grafted onto semi-dwarfing rootstock like Gisela 5 can produce fruit as early as year 3 or 4. Once mature, a healthy Bing cherry tree will continue bearing fruit for 20–30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pests and diseases should I watch for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Common challenges include brown rot, bacterial canker, and leaf spot diseases-all manageable with dormant-season pruning, sanitized tools, and targeted fungicide applications at bloom. Birds are notorious for stripping ripe cherries; protective netting is essential. Cherry fruit flies, aphids, and moist-climate fruit cracking also require attention. Consistent watering prevents the moisture fluctuations that cause splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my tree doesn't thrive in my conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yardwork offers consultation services to help diagnose soil, pollination, or site issues before they become problems. Our team can recommend the right cherry rootstock for your soil type and help you select companion pollinators from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003efull collection of cherry trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Start Your Cherry Orchard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own Bing cherries-cultivated to perfection in your backyard, harvested at peak sweetness, and bursting with the flavor that has made this new variety the gold standard since 1875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Bing cherry trees from Yardwork\u003c\/strong\u003e and finally enjoy homegrown cherries that taste the way cherries are supposed to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yardwork Nursery","offers":[{"title":"25 Gallon","offer_id":45193174384813,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8809\/6429\/files\/Cherry.jpg?v=1762672315","url":"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-bing","provider":"Yardwork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}