Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ficus benjamina
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Container
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Willow Oak
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Overcup ओक
In German
Birkenfeige
Overcup Oak
In French
figuier pleureur
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
higo llorón
Overcup Roble
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Overcup Oak
In Polish
płacz rys
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Willow Oak
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Willow Oak Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Willow Oak are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Willow Oak
Care of Weeping Fig and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.