Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Black Cherry
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सेम फली
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Limabohne
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Haba
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Lima Bean
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Lima Bean. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Lima Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Lima Bean has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Lima Bean
Season and care of Black Cherry and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Lima Bean Physical Information
Black Cherry and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Lima Bean are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Lima Bean
Care of Black Cherry and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.