Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Echter Lavendel
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry
Care of Munstead Lavender and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.