Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
North America, Canada
Types
Opuntia ficus-indica
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Desert
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
2-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, 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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
HACKBERRY
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hackberry
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
micocoulier
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
almez
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
hackberry
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
hackberry
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
hackberry
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Ulmaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Celtis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Hackberry
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Hackberry Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Hackberry are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Hackberry
Care of Barbary Fig and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.