Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Chicago Hardy Fig
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
अंजीर
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Feige
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
figue
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
higo
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
Σύκο
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Figura
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
Figa
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
Fig
Niger Mission ficum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicago Hardy Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Chicago Hardy Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Chicago Hardy Fig flower color: Green
Chicago Hardy Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
- Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicago Hardy Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Chicago Hardy Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
