Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mexico
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Opuntia ficus-indica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Ash Tree
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Esche
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Frêne
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Fresno
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Freixo
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Jesion
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Fraxinum
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Ash Tree and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Barbary Fig season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Ash Tree and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Barbary Fig
Care of Ash Tree and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.