Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
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
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
red alder
सेम फली
In German
rot-Erle
Limabohne
In French
aulne rouge
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Haba
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
feijão-Lima
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Lima Bean
In Latin
red alnus
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Lima Bean
Season and care of Red Alder and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Lima Bean Physical Information
Red Alder and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Lima Bean are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Lima Bean
Care of Red Alder and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.