Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Schefflera
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Schefflera
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Schefflera
Red Maple Tree
In French
Schefflera
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Schefflera
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Schefflera
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Schefflera
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Schefflera
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Schefflera and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Schefflera and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Red Maple Tree
Care of Schefflera and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.