Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Moderate Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Lacebark Elm
In German
Octopus tree
Lacebark Elm
In French
arbre Octopus
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
polypus ligno
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm
Care of Octopus Tree and Lacebark Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.