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    Bush beans are compact, low growing plants that produce large crops of beans. They can be used for fresh eating or as dry beans.

    Latin Name

    Phaseolus vulgaris


    Family

    Fabaceae


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals
    Vegetables Vegetables

    Seasons

    Summer Summer

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 2'
    Max spread Max Spread: 2.5'

    Uses

  • Annual
  • Edible
  • Vegetable

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Colors


    History

    George Washington planted "bunch" or bush hominy beans in his fields at The Neck, Frenches', and Muddy Hole.


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    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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