Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Legume allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In French
niébé
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
cowpea
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Koopea
bétula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cowpea and Birch
Season and care of Cowpea and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cowpea and Birch Physical Information
Cowpea and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Birch are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Cowpea and Birch
Care of Cowpea and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.