Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
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Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Humid climates
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
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
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Schefflera
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Schefflera
In German
Pin-Eichen
Schefflera
In French
Pin Oak
Schefflera
In Spanish
pin Oak
Schefflera
In Greek
pin Oak
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Schefflera
In Polish
pin Oak
Schefflera
In Latin
Quercus
Schefflera
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Schefflera
Season and care of Pin Oak and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pin Oak and Schefflera Physical Information
Pin Oak and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Pin Oak and Schefflera
Care of Pin Oak and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.