Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, China
Central America, South America
Types
Bead tree
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Not so frequently
In Spring
Less Watering
Alternate Days
In Winter
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
सेम फली
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Limabohne
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
Haba
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
azederaque
feijão-Lima
In Polish
azederaque
Lima Bean
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Meliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Meloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.