Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Amur Maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Schefflera
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Schefflera
In French
érable de l'Amour
Schefflera
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Schefflera
In Greek
Amur Maple
Schefflera
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Schefflera
In Polish
klon amur
Schefflera
In Latin
amur acernis
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Schefflera
Season and care of Amur Maple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Schefflera Physical Information
Amur Maple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Amur Maple and Schefflera
Care of Amur Maple and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.