Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
not available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red, 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Transplanting
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 ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Umbrella plant
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
arboricola
Plante
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
arboricola
planta
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Viburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Arboricola and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.