Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Yellow, Light Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
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
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
common bean
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
बाकला
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Gartenbohne
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Haricot
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Feijão
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Wax Bean
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Wax Bean season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Wax Bean Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Wax Bean are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Wax Bean
Care of Bird Cherry and Wax 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 Wax 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.