Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
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Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds
Mites
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Black Maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Schefflera
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Schefflera
In French
Noir Érable
Schefflera
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Schefflera
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Schefflera
In Polish
Czarny klon
Schefflera
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Schefflera
Season and care of Black Maple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Schefflera Physical Information
Black Maple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Black Maple and Schefflera
Care of Black Maple and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple 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 Maple 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.