Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
United States, Central United States
Types
Ficus benjamina
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Shingle Oak
In German
Birkenfeige
Kies Eiche
In French
figuier pleureur
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
higo llorón
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Shingle Oak
In Polish
płacz rys
gont Oak
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak
Care of Weeping Fig and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.