Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
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
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
common bean
In German
Süße Kirsche
Gartenbohne
In French
Cerise sucrée
Haricot
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Feijão
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean
Care of Sweet Cherry and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.