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About Eastern Redbud and Lima Bean


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Central America, South America  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada  

Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
2  
25  
99+

Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
High  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Not so frequently  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Alternate Days  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Drought Tolerant  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune to control growth  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

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  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
-  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
-  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
-  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Seeds  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
सेम फली  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Limabohne  
OstRedbud  

In French
Haricot de Lima  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
Haba  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
Γίγαντας  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
feijão-Lima  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
Lima Bean  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
Lima Bean  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Fabales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Phaseolus  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Phaseoleae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
40  
10  
99+

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Properties of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud

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

Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud

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

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