Octopus Tree

Hornbeam

About Octopus Tree and Hornbeam

Octopus Tree

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Melanesia, Australia

Europe, Turkey

Types

Umbrella plant Amate

Number of Varieties

100030

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-152-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Pink

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Dermititis

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Octopus Tree

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

ऑक्टोपस पेड़

हानबीन

In German

Octopus tree

Hainbuche

In French

arbre Octopus

charme

In Spanish

árbol pulpo

carpe

In Greek

χταπόδι δέντρο

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Octopus árvore

choupo-branco

In Polish

Ośmiornica drzewo

grab

In Latin

polypus ligno

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Fagales

Family

Araliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

1538

1 27800

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Properties of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Octopus Tree and Hornbeam. Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Octopus Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Octopus Tree and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam

Season and care of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Octopus Tree and Hornbeam Physical Information

Octopus Tree and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam are as follows:

Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam

Care of Octopus Tree and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.