Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Amur Maple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Octopus tree
In French
érable de l'Amour
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Amur Maple
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Octopus árvore
In Polish
klon amur
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
amur acernis
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Amur Maple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Amur Maple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Maple and Octopus Tree
Care of Amur Maple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.