Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Central America, South America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Yellow, Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
String Bean
In German
Schwarze Birke
Bohne
In French
Noir Bouleau
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
String Bean
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and String Bean
Season and care of Black Birch and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and String Bean Physical Information
Black Birch and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and String Bean are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Black Birch and String Bean
Care of Black Birch and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.