How to Grow Bing Cherry
Prunus avium 'Bing'
Your complete guide to growing Bing Cherry.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Bing Cherry
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Companion Plants for Bing Cherry
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage cherry trees
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and leaves make excellent mulch
Natural fungicide properties help prevent bacterial canker and brown rot
Repels moths and other pests while attracting pollinators
Deters nematodes and attracts beneficial insects for pollination
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting the cherry tree
Repels ants, mice, and flying insects that can harm cherry trees
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone, a toxic compound that inhibits cherry tree growth
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most fruit trees including cherries
Compete for similar nutrients and can harbor diseases that affect stone fruits
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
