Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
All sorts of environments
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
common bean
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
बाकला
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Gartenbohne
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Haricot
arbousier
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Feijão
medronheiro
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
wax bean
arbutus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree
Care of Wax Bean and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.