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Barbary Fig
Barbary Fig

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About Barbary Fig and American Beech

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Tree

Origin

Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica
Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

818
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-124-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-5
9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm800.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm500.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped
Lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica
FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
American Beech

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica
अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica
Amerikanische Buche

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica
Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά
american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica
faia americano

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica
Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica
Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Fagales

Family

Cactaceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill
Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae
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Subfamily

Opuntioideae
-

Number of Species

213
1 27800
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Properties of Barbary Fig and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Barbary Fig and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Barbary Fig and American Beech. Barbary Fig has thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Barbary Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like and American Beech has allergic reactions like . 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 Barbary Fig and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Barbary Fig and American Beech

Season and care of Barbary Fig and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.

Barbary Fig and American Beech Physical Information

Barbary Fig and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and American Beech are as follows:

  • Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

  • American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan

  • American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Barbary Fig and American Beech

Care of Barbary Fig and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.