Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
सेम फली
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Limabohne
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Haba
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Lima Bean
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Lima Bean
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Lima Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. 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 Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Bristlecone Pine 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.