Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Schefflera
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Schefflera
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Schefflera
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Schefflera
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Schefflera
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Schefflera
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Schefflera
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Schefflera
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Schefflera
Bradford piri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Schefflera and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Schefflera and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bradford Pear
Care of Schefflera and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.