Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Octopus tree
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
arbre Octopus
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
polypus ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Octopus Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.