Bing Cherry Tree
Discover the classic Bing Cherry Tree, renowned for its large, heart-shaped, deep red fruit with a firm texture and rich, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh eating or preserves. This mid-season variety ripens in early summer, offering abundant harvests when cross-pollinated. It thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and requires significant winter chill. Supplied as a Semi-Dwarf Bare Root on Maxma rootstock, this vigorous tree typically yields fruit within 3-5 years, bringing delicious, juicy cherries to your home orchard.
$64.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1022
/ 1208
#1022 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Rootstock
Semi-dwarf on Maxma rootstock
/ Semi-dwarf on Maxma rootstock
Who it's for
- Exceptional Fruit Quality
- High Yield Potential
- Ornamental Spring Display
Who should skip it
- Requires Cross-Pollination
- Susceptible to Fruit Cracking
- High Chill Hour Requirement
Key Specs
Rootstock
Semi-dwarf on Maxma rootstock
Growing Zones
5-8
Chill Requirements
800-900 hours
Bloom Time
Early to mid-spring
Harvesting Dates
Early to mid-summer (around June)
Height at Maturity
15-30 feet
Days to Maturity
3-5 years to fruit
Sun Requirement
Full sun required
Features
- Large, heart-shaped, deep red fruit
- Rich, sweet flavor profile
- Mid-season harvest timing
- Vigorous growth habit
- Stunning spring blossoms
- Requires cross-pollination for best yields
- Versatile for fresh eating or canning
- Semi-dwarf size for home orchards
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the robust health and excellent packaging of the bare root Bing cherry stock upon arrival, noting strong root systems indicative of high quality. The core sentiment focuses on the potential for future sweet harvests. While experienced gardeners are highly satisfied with the reliable starting material, some novices report frustration with the establishment phase, often due to the specific chilling and pollination needs of the Bing variety. The value is generally accepted, though the initial size prompts patience. Overall, this is viewed as a premium product whose success hinges on the buyer's commitment and horticultural understanding.
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