Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Schefflera
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Schefflera
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Schefflera
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Schefflera
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Schefflera
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Schefflera
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Schefflera
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Schefflera. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Schefflera has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Schefflera
Season and care of Black Cherry and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Schefflera Physical Information
Black Cherry and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Black Cherry and Schefflera
Care of Black Cherry and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.