Lima Bean

Black Birch

About Lima Bean and Black Birch

Lima Bean

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Central America, South America

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

240

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-114-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

सेम फली

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Limabohne

Schwarze Birke

In French

Haricot de Lima

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Haba

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Lima Bean

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Lima Bean

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

4040

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Properties of Lima Bean and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Black Birch. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Black Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Lima Bean and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Black Birch

Season and care of Lima Bean and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Black Birch season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Lima Bean and Black Birch Physical Information

Lima Bean and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Black Birch are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Lima Bean and Black Birch

Care of Lima Bean and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.