Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
  
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Purple, White
  
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
  
Yellow green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
  
No need to prune
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Poisonous
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
  
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
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
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
  
CALLICARPA americana
  
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
  
American beautyberry , French mulberry
  
In Hindi
अंजीर
  
American Beautyberry Tree
  
In German
Feige
  
Amerikanische Schönbaum
  
In French
figue
  
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
  
In Spanish
higo
  
Americana beautyberry Árbol
  
In Greek
Σύκο
  
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Figura
  
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
  
In Polish
Figa
  
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
  
In Latin
Fig
  
Latin Beautyberry ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Callicarpa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Ficeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ranunculoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry
Season and care of Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry Physical Information
Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry
Care of Kadota Fig and American Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.