Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
China
  
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
  
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
  
Birds
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
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
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Umbrella plant
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
arboricola
Plante
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
arboricola
planta
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Araliaceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Schefflera
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aralioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Arboricola and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.