Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
-
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
-
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
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Black Cherry
Lavender
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Lavender
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Lavendel
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Lavande
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Lavanda
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Lavanda
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Lawenda
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Lavender
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Lavender? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Lavender. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Lavender doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Lavender has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Lavender and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Lavender
Season and care of Black Cherry and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Lavender Physical Information
Black Cherry and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Lavender are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Cherry and Lavender
Care of Black Cherry and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Black 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.