Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eye irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
सीताफल
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Zuckerapfel
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Pinha
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Moraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple
Care of Black Mission Fig and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.