Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of birch
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
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
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
सेम फली
In German
Yellow Birch
Limabohne
In French
bouleau jaune
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Haba
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
feijão-Lima
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Lima Bean
In Latin
Birch flavum
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Lima Bean
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Lima Bean Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Lima Bean are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Lima Bean
Care of Yellow Birch and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.