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