Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
SALIX alba
Common Name
Octopus Tree
White Willow
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
White Willow
In German
Octopus tree
Oiite Oilloo
In French
arbre Octopus
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Le saule blanco
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
wierzba biała
In Latin
polypus ligno
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and White Willow
Season and care of Octopus Tree and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and White Willow Physical Information
Octopus Tree and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and White Willow are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and White Willow
Care of Octopus Tree and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.