Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Eye irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Arbutus
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
सदाबहार
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
arbousier
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Arbitus
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
árbuto
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
mącznik
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Moraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Arbutus
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mission Fig and Arbutus Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Arbutus are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Arbutus
Care of Black Mission Fig and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.