Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
सेम फली
Chokecherry
In German
Limabohne
Chokecherry
In French
Haricot de Lima
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Haba
Chokecherry
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Chokecherry
In Polish
Lima Bean
Chokecherry
In Latin
Lima Bean
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Chokecherry
Season and care of Lima Bean and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Chokecherry season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Chokecherry Physical Information
Lima Bean and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Chokecherry are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Chokecherry
Care of Lima Bean and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.