Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Black Cherry
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Octopus tree
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
arbre Octopus
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
polypus ligno
Prunus serotina 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 Black Cherry
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Black Cherry
Care of Octopus Tree and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.