Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 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
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
सेम फली
Silver Birch
In German
Limabohne
Weißbirke
In French
Haricot de Lima
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Haba
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Silver Birch
In Polish
Lima Bean
Silver Birch
In Latin
Lima Bean
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Silver Birch
Season and care of Lima Bean and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Silver Birch season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Silver Birch Physical Information
Lima Bean and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Silver Birch are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Silver Birch
Care of Lima Bean and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Silver Birch pruning is done 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.