Cherry Blackyork (Eastern Bing) Semidwf

Blackyork Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Blackyork’ (Eastern Bing® Semidwarf Sweet Cherry)
A popular semidwarf sweet cherry cultivar originally selected in the Eastern U.S. and often marketed as Eastern Bing or Blackyork. It produces large, firm, dark red to nearly black cherries with classic Bing-type sweetness and excellent fresh-eating flavor. The semidwarf size makes it ideal for backyard orchards, small gardens, and edible landscapes.

Size:



Width: ~10–14 ft (semidwarf mature spread)



Height: ~10–14 ft (semidwarf mature height)



Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun (6+ hr/day)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; avoid waterlogged conditions

Features:



Fruit: Large, dark red to almost black sweet cherries with rich flavor



Flowers: White spring blooms that attract pollinators



Form: Upright, broadly spreading semidwarf fruit tree



Attracts:
Pollinators (during bloom); birds and wildlife (to fruit — protective netting may be needed)

Uses:
Home orchards, backyard fruit production, edible and culinary landscapes

Notes:



Pollination: Most sweet cherries, including Blackyork/Eastern Bing, perform best with a compatible pollinizer (such as Rainier, Lapins, Stella, or another sweet cherry).



Care: Regular watering during dry spells and annual pruning to maintain structure and airflow will improve tree health and fruit yields.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

12-15'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Gold

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Broad Upright, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No