Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Juneberry
In German
Octopus tree
Felsenbirnen
In French
arbre Octopus
Amélanchier
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Amelanchier
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Amelanchier
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Świdośliwa
In Latin
polypus ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Juneberry
Care of Octopus Tree and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.