McGrath Nurseries

Bing

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McGrath Nurseries Ltd have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only.

We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate.

We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated.

Maturity based on Alexandra in Central Otago

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Cherry. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:

Marlborough -10 days
Havelock = -16 days
Hastings = -18 days
Twyford -22 days

NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart... See our Maturity Disclaimer

Bing

Dark red with a beautiful, acidic, excellent flavour. Bing is the main cherry grown in the USA Pacific Northwest, but fruit size is small and it is of little significance in New Zealand.

Origin:

S. Lewelling Oregon, USA in 1875

Parentage:

Unknown

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

Unknown

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

We have chosen Bing as our standard variety for timing due to a narrow maturity window

Fruit Size:

Small to medium by today's standards

Fruit Shape:

Heart

Skin Colour:

Dark red/mahogany

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Dark red

Hardness:

Firm and crunchy

Flavour:

Beautiful, acidic with excellent flavour

Stone:

Small to medium

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Poor for rain tolerance

Stem:

Long, thin

Storage:

Good storage potential

Tree

Cropping:

Variable

Blossom:

Mid late

Pollination:

Rainier is the most common pollinator in New Zealand

Vigour:

Medium

Tree Habit/Form:

Upright to spreading

Notes

Bing is the main cherry grown in the USA Pacific Northwest. In New Zealand the fruit size is small and it is of little significance.
Susceptible to fruit splitting/brown rot due to poor rain tolerance.
It has great quality fruit but the tree is very susceptible to bacterial blast.