Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Norway Maple
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
रो अंजीर
In German
Spitzahorn
Birkenfeige
In French
Norvège Maple
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Noruega arce
higo llorón
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
chorando fig
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
płacz rys
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Norway Maple and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Norway Maple and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and Weeping Fig
Care of Norway Maple and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.