Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
White
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Feuerbohne
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Ayocote
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Bean
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Bird Cherry and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.