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Meet this plant.
The Bing cherry is the dark, glossy, sweet cherry that set the standard every other sweet cherry is measured against.
Born in 1875 in Oregon's Willamette Valley and named for the orchard foreman who tended it, Bing (Prunus avium 'Bing') produces large, heart-shaped fruit with deep mahogany-to-near-black skin and firm, juicy, wine-red flesh. The flavor is rich and full-bodied, sweet with just enough depth to keep it from being flat, which is exactly why it remains the most recognized fresh-eating cherry in the country. Beyond the fruit, it is a genuinely handsome shade tree, with clouds of white blossoms in spring and a broad, leafy canopy through summer.
Why growers choose the Bing
- Benchmark flavor. Large, firm cherries with a deep, classic sweet-cherry taste that fresh-market cherries are still bred to imitate.
- Beautiful presentation. Dark glossy skin and dense red flesh make Bing as appealing in a bowl as it is on the branch.
- Productive at maturity. A well-sited tree rewards you with generous, harvestable crops once established.
- Ornamental all season. Showy white spring bloom, clean green summer foliage, and a shapely canopy that doubles as a shade tree.
- Cold-winter friendly. Hardy in zones 5 through 8, it takes a real winter in stride and uses that chill to set the next year's crop.
At a mature 12 to 15 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, Bing wants room to spread, making it a centerpiece tree for a backyard orchard, a sunny side yard, or a property corner where you want both summer fruit and summer shade. Pair it with a compatible sweet cherry nearby and you will have fruit to eat, freeze, and share.
Plan before planting
Fruit tree facts at a glance.
Use hardiness as a first filter, then confirm chill hours, pollination, summer conditions, and local restrictions.
- USDA hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Arrival height
- 4-5 ft., 3-4 ft., 6-7 ft., 5-6 ft.
- Pollination
- Compatible pollination partner recommended or required
- Winter care
- Protect young or container-grown plants during severe freezes.
- Delivery eligibility
- Final delivery eligibility is confirmed at checkout; state agricultural restrictions may apply.
USDA zones describe average annual extreme minimum temperatures, not summer heat, humidity, soil, sunlight, chill accumulation, or every microclimate.
A better live-plant order
Know what happens next.
Choose the right option
Confirm your USDA zone, then select the available plant size.
Packed for the trip
Your plant is secured with transit-ready packaging, and tracking is sent when the order ships.
Unpack and acclimate
Open the package promptly, inspect the plant, and give it time to adjust before repotting.
Your point of contact
Inty Tursun
Manager
Questions about plant options, delivery, tracking, or an order? Inty is here to help before and after your purchase.
Will my plant look exactly like the photo?
Live plants naturally vary in height, branching, leaf count, color, and shape. Photos show the variety and typical presentation.
Can items arrive separately?
Yes. Plants can have different preparation times and packaging needs, so one order may receive more than one tracking number.
What should I do when it arrives?
Unpack promptly, inspect the plant, water only when needed, and let it acclimate before making major care changes.


