Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Acer griseum
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
paperbark maple
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Octopus tree
In French
érable paperbark
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
arce paperbark
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Octopus árvore
In Polish
klon paperbark
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
paperbark acernis
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree
Care of Paperbark Maple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.