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Kadota Fig
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About Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Western Asia
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Types

Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

650
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-106-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
10-6

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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green
Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green
Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped
Cylindrical

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds, Rust
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Rats
Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
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Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS carica 'Kadota'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Fig, Kadota Fig
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

अंजीर
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Feige
Crapemyrtle

In French

figue
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

higo
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Σύκο
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Figura
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Figa
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Fig
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Myrtales

Family

Moraceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Ficus
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae
Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

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Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

75050
1 27800
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Properties of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle. Kadota Fig doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Kadota Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Kadota Fig has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

  • Kadota Fig flower color: Green

  • Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Crapemyrtle flower color: Red

  • Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle

Care of Kadota Fig and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.