Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
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
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
सेम फली
Yellow Birch
In German
Limabohne
Yellow Birch
In French
Haricot de Lima
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Haba
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Lima Bean
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Lima Bean
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Lima Bean and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Yellow Birch season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Lima Bean and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Yellow Birch
Care of Lima Bean and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.