Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Not so frequently
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Alternate Days
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
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
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
सेम फली
In German
Baum des Himmels
Limabohne
In French
Arbre de paradis
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Haba
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Lima Bean
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Lima Bean season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.