Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
shadbush, wild plum
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
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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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Schefflera
In Hindi
Juneberry
Schefflera
In German
Felsenbirnen
Schefflera
In French
Amélanchier
Schefflera
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Schefflera
In Greek
Juneberry
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Schefflera
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Schefflera
In Latin
Amelanchier
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Schefflera
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Juneberry and Schefflera
Season and care of Juneberry and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Schefflera Physical Information
Juneberry and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Juneberry and Schefflera
Care of Juneberry and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.