Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ligustrum sinense
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Chinese privet
Schefflera
In Hindi
Chinese privet
Schefflera
In German
Chinesischer Liguster
Schefflera
In French
Chinese privet
Schefflera
In Spanish
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
Schefflera
In Greek
Κινέζοι privet
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Ligustrina
Schefflera
In Polish
Chiński ligustr
Schefflera
In Latin
Chinese privet
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Oleaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ligustrum
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Privet and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Privet and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Chinese Privet and Schefflera. Chinese Privet doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Privet does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Privet has allergic reactions like Not Available and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Chinese Privet and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Privet and Schefflera
Season and care of Chinese Privet and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Privet and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Privet and Schefflera Physical Information
Chinese Privet and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Privet and Schefflera are as follows:
Chinese Privet flower color: White
Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
- Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chinese Privet and Schefflera
Care of Chinese Privet and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Privet 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.