Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Honey Locust
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, 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
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
सेम फली
Black Locust Tree
In German
Limabohne
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Haricot de Lima
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Haba
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Lima Bean
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Lima Bean
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Black Locust
Season and care of Lima Bean and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Black Locust season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Black Locust Physical Information
Lima Bean and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Black Locust are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Lima Bean and Black Locust
Care of Lima Bean and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.