Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Tamarack
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
टैमेरैक
In German
Octopus tree
tamarack
In French
arbre Octopus
tamarack
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
tamarack
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Tamarack
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Tamarack
In Latin
polypus ligno
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarack
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Tamarack Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Tamarack are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarack
Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.