Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Chicago Hardy Fig
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
अंजीर
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Feige
goldener Apfel
In French
figue
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
higo
manzana dorada
In Portuguese
Figura
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Figa
złote jabłko
In Latin
Fig
aureum pomum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicago Hardy Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chicago Hardy Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Chicago Hardy Fig flower color: Green
Chicago Hardy Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicago Hardy Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Chicago Hardy Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.