Bing Cherries Bing Cherries are large, plump and juicy. Their glossy skins range from red to almost black. Native to Eurasia, cherries arrived in North America with the first English settlers. Look for firm, plump cherries with green stems. Cherries are highly perishable, wash cherries when ready to eat them. Keep cherries in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, cherries can also be frozen for up to a year.