Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Types
Water elm
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, 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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
American Elm
common bean
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
बाकला
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Gartenbohne
In French
orme d'Amérique
Haricot
In Spanish
olmo americano
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
American Elm
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Feijão
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Latin ulmo
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Elm and Wax Bean
Season and care of Elm and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Wax Bean Physical Information
Elm and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Wax Bean are as follows:
Care of Elm and Wax Bean
Care of Elm and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.