Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Showy
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, Birds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
English laurel
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
arboricola
Plante
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Prunus padus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and English Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and English Laurel? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and English Laurel. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and English Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Arboricola does not have fragrant flowers. Arboricola has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling and English Laurel has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arboricola and English Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and English Laurel
Season and care of Arboricola and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Arboricola and English Laurel Physical Information
Arboricola and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and English Laurel are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and English Laurel
Care of Arboricola and English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.