Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Lavender
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Lavender
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Lavendel
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Lavande
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Lavanda
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Lavanda
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Lawenda
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Lavender
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Lavender Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Lavender are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Lavender
Care of Bird Cherry and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.