| Snap Bean (String | |
| Green or French Bean) | |
| Common Bean |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Bark |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Start indoors |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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