Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Schefflera
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Schefflera
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Schefflera
In French
Bradford poirier
Schefflera
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Schefflera
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Schefflera
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Schefflera
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Schefflera
In Latin
Bradford piri
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Schefflera
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Schefflera Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bradford Pear and Schefflera
Care of Bradford Pear and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bradford Pear 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.