Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
String Bean
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Bohne
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Haricot vert
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
String Bean
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Black Tupelo
Season and care of String Bean and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
String Bean and Black Tupelo Physical Information
String Bean and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Black Tupelo are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of String Bean and Black Tupelo
Care of String Bean and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.