Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
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Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
Silver Maple
अंजीर
In German
Silver Maple
Feige
In French
érable argenté
figue
In Spanish
arce plateado
higo
In Greek
Silver Maple
Σύκο
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Figura
In Polish
Silver Maple
Figa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Silver Maple and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Silver Maple and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Kadota Fig
Care of Silver Maple and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.