Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Central America, South America
Types
Betula utilis
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
String Bean
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Bohne
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Haricot vert
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
String Bean
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and String Bean
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and String Bean Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and String Bean are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Himalayan Birch and String Bean
Care of Himalayan Birch and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.