Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
618
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40000
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-104-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-6
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm800.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
300.00 cm500.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
European Beech
In Hindi
अंजीर
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Feige
Rotbuche
In French
figue
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
higo
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Σύκο
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Figura
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Figa
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Fig
Europae fagi
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Fagales
Family
Moraceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Ficus
Fagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
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Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
75013
1
27800
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