Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
सेम फली
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Limabohne
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Haricot de Lima
arbousier
In Spanish
Haba
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
medronheiro
In Polish
Lima Bean
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Lima Bean
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Strawberry Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.