Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Hortensie
Schwarze Birke
In French
Hortensia
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Hortensia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger Caerulus
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Black Birch. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Birch has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Black Birch Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch
Care of Yardlong Bean and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.