Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
Schefflera
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Schefflera
In French
érable rayé
Schefflera
In Spanish
arce rayado
Schefflera
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
Schefflera
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Schefflera
In Polish
paski klonu
Schefflera
In Latin
alba acernis
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Moosewood Tree and Schefflera. Moosewood Tree doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Moosewood Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Moosewood Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation. 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 Moosewood Tree and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Schefflera season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Moosewood Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera
Care of Moosewood Tree and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree 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.