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Shagbark Hickory and Ficus Elastica


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada  

Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig  
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory  

Number of Varieties
60  
99+
2  
99+

Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas  
Woodland Garden Canopy  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
4-8  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
1,830.00 cm  
22

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter  
Apply 10-10-10 amount  

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt  

Plant Tolerance
-  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels  

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems  
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Moisturizing  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Analgesic, Antirheumatic  

Part of Plant Used
Latex  
Sap, Seeds  

Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres  
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical  
Edible, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FICUS elastica  
CARYA ovata  

Common Name
Rubber Plant  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा  
Shagbark Hickory  

In German
Ficus elastica  
Shagbark Hickory  

In French
Ficus elastica  
Caryer ovale  

In Spanish
ficus  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Polish
gumy roślin  
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY  

In Latin
Flexilis herba  
Carya  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Juglandales  

Family
Moraceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Ficus  
Carya  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Ficeae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
-  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
800  
31
19  

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Difference Between Ficus Elastica and Shagbark Hickory

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