Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Bing')
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The Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium), including the ‘Bing’ cultivar, is native to **Europe and Western Asia**. More specifically, its origins can be traced back to the region spanning from the **Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, through the Balkans, and into parts of Western Europe.**
While the ‘Bing’ cherry was developed in the United States, its parent species, *Prunus avium*, originates from the Old World.