Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
-
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
American Chestnut
Green Beans
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
फलियां
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Bohnen
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
haricots
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Green Beans
In Greek
american καστανιάς
φασόλια
In Portuguese
castanea americana
feijões
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
fasola
In Latin
English castaneis
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Spring Beans
Season and care of American Chestnut and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Spring Beans Physical Information
American Chestnut and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Spring Beans are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of American Chestnut and Spring Beans
Care of American Chestnut and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.