{"product_id":"bing-cherry-tree","title":"Bing Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew fruits capture the pleasure of early summer quite like a bowl of homegrown Bing cherries. This celebrated sweet cherry produces large, heart-shaped fruit that deepens from glossy red to nearly black at full ripeness, with firm, juicy flesh and the rich sweetness that made Bing an orchard classic. The fruit feels substantial in the hand, holds up beautifully after picking, and brings premium-market flavor straight to the backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts versatility is part of the appeal: enjoy the cherries fresh and cool from the tree, tuck them into pies and cobblers, or preserve the harvest for later. In spring, clouds of white blossoms turn the tree into an ornamental focal point before the handsome green canopy develops. For gardeners with enough winter chill and room for a compatible partner, Bing offers beauty, tradition, and an eagerly anticipated harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Bing in full sun and well-drained soil, with good air circulation around the canopy. On Maxma 14 rootstock, it develops into a productive semi-dwarf orchard tree whose size can be managed with regular pruning. Protect ripening fruit from birds and avoid poorly drained sites, which cherries do not tolerate well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBing requires a compatible sweet cherry blooming nearby. Black Tartarian, Van, Rainier, Stella, and Lapins are confirmed partners; selecting another variety also broadens the harvest and encourages plenty of pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBing Cherry Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, heart-shaped cherries with glossy dark red to nearly black skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, juicy flesh with rich, classic sweet-cherry flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, canning, freezing, and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-May to early June, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Maxma 14 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a compatible sweet cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-black-tartarian-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBlack Tartarian\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-van-semi-dwarf\"\u003eVan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainier-cherry-tree-1\"\u003eRainier\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-stella-semi-dwarf\"\u003eStella\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lapins-cherry-tree\"\u003eLapins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, annual pruning, and bird protection as fruit colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bing was named for Ah Bing, the Lewelling nursery foreman in Oregon who helped identify and cultivate the original seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Semi-Dwarf BareRoot","offer_id":42934152167537,"sku":"FT080","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT080800.jpg?v=1769758657","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/bing-cherry-tree","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}