Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
American Beech
In Hindi
String Bean
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Bohne
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Haricot vert
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
String Bean
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
faia americano
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of String Bean and American Beech
Season and care of String Bean and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and American Beech Physical Information
String Bean and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and American Beech are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and American Beech
Care of String Bean and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.