Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Prunus x yedoensis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Orange, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Yoshino Cherry
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
योशिनो चेरी
In German
Octopus tree
Yoshino-Kirsche
In French
arbre Octopus
cerise Yoshino
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Yoshino cerezo
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Yoshino κεράσι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Yoshino cereja
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Yoshino wiśniowe
In Latin
polypus ligno
Yoshino Cherry
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yoshino Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yoshino Cherry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Yoshino Cherry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry
Care of Octopus Tree and Yoshino Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.