Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Rowan Tree
Octopus tree
In French
Rowan Tree
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Rowan Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Rowan ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree
Care of Rowan Tree and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree 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.
