Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Cleyera
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Sakaki
In French
arboricola
Plante
Cleyera
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Cleyera
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Cleyera
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Cleyera
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Cleyera
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Freziereae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Cleyera
Season and care of Arboricola and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Arboricola and Cleyera Physical Information
Arboricola and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Cleyera are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Arboricola and Cleyera
Care of Arboricola and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cleyera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.